Contents:
- Medical Video: What Is Petechiae?
- Disease that is the cause of petechiae
- 1. Cytomegalovirus
- 2. Endocarditis
- 3. Leukemia
- 4. Meningococcemia
- 5. Thrombocytopenia
- 6. Sore throat
- 7. Vasculitis
Medical Video: What Is Petechiae?
Petechiae are small red or purple spots on the skin. Petechiae occurs when the rupture of small blood vessels in the skin, causing blood to leak. Even so, this petechiae can be a symptom of a health condition. Here are some health conditions that can be the cause of petechiae.
Disease that is the cause of petechiae
1. Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that can infect almost anyone. After being infected, your body will maintain the virus for life. Most people do not know they have CMV because this viral infection does not cause symptoms
However, if you are pregnant or have a weak immune system, CMV can cause symptoms. A woman infected with CMV active during pregnancy can transmit the virus to her baby. For people with weak immunity, especially because of organ transplants, CMV infection can be fatal.
CMV spreads from person to person through body fluids, such as blood, saliva, urine, semen and breast milk. There is no cure for the virus. However, drugs can help treat newborns and people with weakened immune systems.
Cytomegalovirus can be a cause of petachiae, and can also cause symptoms such as fatigue, fever, sore throat, and muscle aches.
2. Endocarditis
Endocarditis is an infection of the endocardium, which is the inner layer of the heart muscle and valve Endocarditis generally occurs when bacteria, fungi or other germs from other parts of the body, such as the mouth, which then spread through the bloodstream and attach to the damaged area in the heart.
This infection in the inner lining of the heart can cause symptoms of petechiae. Usually, this condition is accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, cold, fatigue, joint and muscle pain, shortness of breath, coughing, and pale skin.
3. Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer that grows in white blood cells. White blood cells are the main force for the immune system and are very reliable for protecting the body from foreign substances.
In leukemia, white blood cells do not function normally. Leukemia can be one of the causes of petechiae as a symptom. Other symptoms of petechiae include fever, chills, fatigue, accidental weight loss, swollen glands, bleeding, bruising, nosebleeds, and night sweats.
4. Meningococcemia
Meningococcemia is a disease that causes petechiae. In addition, this condition also causes symptoms such as fever, headaches, muscle aches, and nausea.
Meningococcemia is a disease caused by bacteria Neisseria meningitidiswhich causes meningitis (ie infection of the protective membrane of the brain and bone marrow).
These bacteria are often found in the upper respiratory tract and do not always cause disease. Although anyone can experience meningococcemia, it is most common in infants, children and young adults.
5. Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia is a condition that causes the body to have a small amount of platelets (blood cells that help blood clots).
Thrombocytopenia can also cause a petechiae red rash. In addition, it also causes bruising, bleeding from the gums or nose, blood in urine or dirt, fatigue, and yellow skin and eyes.
6. Sore throat
Another cause of petechiae is a sore throat. Even though it looks not too dangerous, this disease can cause swollen tonsils, fever, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and body aches.
This condition is caused by a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. Usually, the type of bacteria that causes a sore throat is group A Streptococcus.
7. Vasculitis
Vasculitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the walls of blood vessels, such as thickening, weakening, narrowing, and injury. Vasculitis can occur as a result of infection, treatment, disease, or other conditions.
Vasculitis causes symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, weight loss, aches and pains, night sweats, and nerve problems.
To find out what is the cause of your petechiae, you should check your health condition with your doctor.
