Difficult to detect and treat once the damage is done, carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer. This sneaky, toxic gas finds its way into your home through a wide range of seemingly harmless sources.
More Info... by email. wiseGEEK Slideshows. Inflammation of the small blood vessels of the body is known as leukocytoclastic vasculitis. This disorder causes damage to the blood vessels, leading to bleeding and sometimes damage to surrounding tissues.
Vasculitis can be caused by: 1  Infection of the blood vessel walls. 2  This is rare. 3  When it occurs, bacteria, viruses, or fungi infect the blood vessel. 4  White blood cells move in to destroy the infectious agents and damage the blood vessel in the process.