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Polyarteritis Nodosa Causes & Risks

Causes

The cause of polyarteritis nodosa is unknown. In relatively rare cases, however, it occurs with hepatitis B virus infection or hairy cell leukemia .

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. The following factors increase your chance of developing polyarteritis nodosa:

  • Age: 40 to 60 year olds (although it can occur at any age, it occurs most often in one’s 40s or 50s)
  • Sex: men
  • Hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection
  • Hairy cell leukemia
  • Intravenous drug use

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