What Is Vasculitis?
8. Who’s At Risk
Vasculitis can occur in anybody, and some people are even born with certain varieties of vasculitis. However, some people are more prone to developing the condition than others are. These include people who smoke regularly and, if you do smoke, it is a good idea to quite for a myriad of reasons in addition to avoiding vasculitis.
Also in a higher risk category are people who already have other types of autoimmune condition. This includes conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma. People who have certain chronic infections like hepatitis B or C are also are a higher risk of developing vasculitis.
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