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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.
White blood cells, or leukocytes,help to fight infections in the body as part of the immune system. Lupus and other autoimmune disorders may lower the number of white blood cells in the body below a normal level. Source: MedlinePlus. Vasculitis is a condition that involves inflammation in the blood vessels. The condition occurs if your immune system attacks your blood vessels by mistake. This may happen as the result of an infection, a medicine, or another disease or condition.