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Which term refers to an inflammation of the blood vessels?

lymphangitis
endocarditis
pericarditis
vasculitis

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Answer:

Vasculitis

Step-by-step explanation:

Vasculitis is known as the inflammation of the blood vessels. It can cause changes in the blood vessels wall like thickening, narrowing etc. These changes in blood vessels can stop blood flow, resulting in organ of the body & tissue damage. Vasculitis can affect anyone, it can affect one organ or several, the condition can be acute or chronic, its depends on the type you have. It is also known as arteritis.

Symptoms : Symptoms of Vasculitis includes : Fever, Night sweat, Headache, Weight loss, Nerve problems (such as weakness) etc.

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