Henoch-Schönlein purpura causes

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview[edit | edit source]

The common causes of Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) are infections, medications, hypersensitivity, vaccinations, genetics etc.

Causes[edit | edit source]

• The causes of the HSP is as follows:^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}
• The exact cause of HSP is not clear.

• Common causes
  • Infections-
  • Medications
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Vaccinations- certain vaccines can cause HSP such as Typhoid, HBV, Measles, Yellow fever, and Cholera.
• Rare causes
  • Genetics- very rarely HSP can occur in twins and within the family
  • Other triggers Certain drugs, bacteria, insect bites, viral infections, food, cold weather, and trauma may also cause HSP.
• In HSP, the antibodies are directed against the blood vessels causing vasculitis, bleeding into the skin leading to a subsequent skin rash.
• Allergic reaction to foods may cause HSP.
• Very rarely HSP can occur in twins and within the family.
  

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