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.
A high white blood cell count (leukocytosis) is most often due to an infection, but can occur during many different illnesses. Certain medications, such as oral corticosteroids, also increase the white blood cell count. A low white blood cell count (leukopenia) is less common. Certain medications, infections, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, heavy alcohol use, and problems in the bone marrow can cause a low white blood cell count.