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Vasculitis  There are many types of vasculitis. Each type
involves inflamed blood vessels. However, most types differ in
whom they affect and the organs that are involved.  The types of
vasculitis often are grouped based on the size of the blood
vessels they affect.  Mostly Large Vessel Vasculitis  These
types of vasculitis usually, but not always, affect the body’s
larger blood vessels.  Behçet's Disease  Behçet's (beh-CHET'S)
disease can cause recurrent, painful ulcers (sores) in the
mouth, ulcers on the genitals, acne-like skin lesions, and eye
inflammation called uveitis (u-ve-I-tis).  The disease occurs
most often in people aged 20 to 40. Men are more likely to get
it, but it also can affect women. Behçet's disease is more
common in people of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Far
Eastern descent, although it rarely affects Blacks.  Researchers
believe that a gene called the HLA-B51 gene may play a role in
Behçet's disease. However, not everyone