What Is Uveitis?

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5. What Causes Uveitis?

There are several factors that can contribute to uveitis. When it occurs in otherwise healthy individuals, the cause is often never determined. It can be the result of exposure to a toxin or trauma from an injury or surgery.

Autoimmune disorders that produce inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease, are common causes of uveitis. Some cases are the result of an infection. This can be bacterial, fungal or viral. Herpes, HIV, toxoplasmosis, and West Nile virus are all frequently responsible for a uveitis diagnosis.

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