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Erythema Nodosum Causes
Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory disorder that is characterized by tender, red
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
In about half of cases, the exact cause of erythema nodosum is unknown. Some cases may be associated with the following:
- Infections. Some of the more common ones are:
- Streptococcus (most common)
- Cat scratch disease
- Chlamydia
Coccidioidomycosis - Hepatitis B
Histoplasmosis Leptospirosis -
Mononucleosis (EBV) - Mycobacteria
- Mycoplasma
Psittacosis - Syphilis
Tuberculosis Tu...
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