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Polyarteritis nodosa is a disease of unknown cause that affects arteries, the [[blood vessels]] that carry [[oxygenated blood]] to [[organs]] and [[tissues]]. It occurs when certain [[immune cells]] attack the affected arteries.More adults than children get this disease. It damages the tissues supplied by the affected arteries because the tissues aren't receiving the oxygen and nourishment they need. People with active [[Hepatitis B]] and [[Hepatitis C]] may develop this disease. | Polyarteritis nodosa is a disease of unknown cause that affects arteries, the [[blood vessels]] that carry [[oxygenated blood]] to [[organs]] and [[tissues]]. It occurs when certain [[immune cells]] attack the affected arteries.More adults than children get this disease. It damages the tissues supplied by the affected arteries because the tissues aren't receiving the oxygen and nourishment they need. People with active [[Hepatitis B]] and [[Hepatitis C]] may develop this disease. | ||
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Polyarteritis nodosa is a disease of unknown cause that affects arteries, the blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to organs and tissues. It occurs when certain immune cells attack the affected arteries.More adults than children get this disease. It damages the tissues supplied by the affected arteries because the tissues aren't receiving the oxygen and nourishment they need. People with active Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C may develop this disease.