Causes of Erythema marginatum

Causes of Erythema marginatum

Erythema marginatum is most often associated with rheumatic fever, a complication of strep throat. It is thought to be an immune-mediated reaction.

Causes of Erythema marginatum (Diseases Database):

The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Erythema marginatum that are listed by the Diseases Database:

• Rheumatic fever
• C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency

Erythema marginatum: Related Medical Conditions

To research the causes of Erythema marginatum, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Erythema marginatum:

• Group A streptococcal pharyngitis
• Streptococcal pharyngitis
• Sydenham chorea
• Painful migratory arthritis
• Rheumatic heart disease
• Chorea
• Erythema marginatum
• Subcutaneous nodules
• Antistreptococcal antibodies
• Antistreptolysin O

Erythema marginatum: Causes and Types

Causes of Broader Categories of Erythema marginatum: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:

• Erythema
• Skin conditions
• more types...»

Related information on causes of Erythema marginatum:

As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Erythema marginatum may be found in:

• Contagiousness for Erythema marginatum
• Genetics of Erythema marginatum

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