what is the cause of hensch scenlon purpua vasculitis
2007-05-27 05:41:05 · 3 answers · asked by luke.murray1@btinternet.com 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a systemic vasculitis that causes the blood vessels in the skin to become inflamed, causing red spots. When the blood vessels in the skin get inflamed, they can bleed, causing a rash that is called purpura.
Henoch-Schonlein is a type of hypersensitivity vasculitis and inflammatory response within the blood vessel. It is caused by an abnormal response of the immune system.It is unclear why this occurs.
For more information, use these links: http://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/node/32
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Henoch-Schonlein-purpura.htm
2007-05-27 05:48:00 · answer #1 · answered by fdm215 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vasculitis isn't an Infectious Disease but I realize finding a category for it might be difficult.
The cause? Unknown. It's considered to be an unusual immune response (allergic reaction) to bacterial or viral infections, often occurs after a throat infection (strep, tonisillitis) or a URI but has been seen following some medications, bee stings, exposure to cold and with food allergies.
2007-05-27 06:02:50 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
usually appears in kids. Usually lasts for 6 weeks. Could be caused by an allergic reaction to something. You should go to the doctor for an evaluation. Sometimes steroids can reduce the symptoms.
2007-05-27 05:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋