Causes
Erythema nodosum is thought to be a type of allergic reaction. It may be caused by:
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Infections
- Streptococcal infections ( strep throat , tonsillitis, rheumatic fever )
- Various viral infections (eg, infectious mononucleosis and hepatitis B )
- Tuberculosis
- Fungal lung infections (coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis )
- Psittacosis (parrot fever)
- Lymphogranuloma venereum (an uncommon sexually transmitted disease)
- Leprosy (Hansen’s disease)
- Inflammatory conditions
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Medications
- Sulfa drugs
- Iodides
- Bromides
- Birth control pills
- Unknown causes
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