No, vasculitis is not contagious. It is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks blood vessels, causing inflammation. Vasculitis cannot be transmitted from one person to another.
Vasculitis-induced arthritis occurs when the lining of the joints is affected by vasculitis
Vasculitis can affect arteries
Vasculitis can affect arteries
Vasculitis can affect veins
Vasculitis can lead to aneurysms
Vasculitis can occur very focally
Multiple types of disease are associated with vasculitis. Many autoimmune diseases have vasculitis as one of their complications.
Pneumonia can cause Secondary vasculitis
Sarcoidosis can cause Secondary vasculitis
Blood vessels anywhere in the body can be affected by vasculitis
Yes, endocarditis can lead to secondary vasculitis. Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart, and the inflammation from this infection can sometimes spread to the blood vessels, resulting in vasculitis. Treatment typically involves addressing the underlying endocarditis to help manage the vasculitis.