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Vasculitis can cause blood to leak from damaged vessels, forming purple spots called ________.

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petechiae

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Vasculitis is a condition in which there is inflammation fo the blood vessels.
  • This inflammation of the blood vessels under rare conditions can lead to the breakage and rupture of the blood vessels.
  • Due to the rupture of the blood vessels, there is leakage of blood and the release of blood in such a manner leads to the development of small red or purple spots on the skin that are known as petechiae.
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