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.
Any irradiation by gamma rays, or exposure to drugs and chemicals like benzene is likely to cause aplasia of the bone marrow which produces white blood cells. Many drugs, even certain antibiotics, can cause aplasia of the bone marrow causing leukopenia. After moderate irradiation injury to the bone marrow, some stem cells may remain undestroyed and are capable of regenerating themselves provided sufficient time is available.