As with other kinds of uveitis, the cause of panuveitis is often unknown. Other possible causes include:
Sarcoidosis is a kind of inflammation that can affect many parts of the body. Its cause is unknown.
Behcet’s disease is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease. The cause of Behcet's disease is unknown. If often begins when individuals are in their 20s or 30s, although it can happen at any age. Uveitis is very common with people suffering from Behcet’s, which can cause acute uveitis that happens soon after onset of Behcet’s disease.
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects different parts of the body, including the skin, joints, blood, and kidneys and is related to the body’s immune system.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. It can be cured, but if left untreated, the late stages of the disease can cause heart problems, abnormalities, mental illness, blindness and death. Although on the decline over the past decade, it has seen more cases in recent years.
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome is an inflammatory condition that involves the eyes and meninges (coverings of the brain). The condition is most common in Asians and American Indians. It often causes uveitis in both eyes and retinal detachments, and can result in serious vision loss and blindness.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria that usually attacks the lungs. TB disease was once the leading cause of death in the United States. It is spread through the air from one person to another. Although treatable, TB is still a problem in the U.S.
Fungal Retinitis fungal infections can be a problem for people with weakened immune systems, including very premature babies and people with HIV or AIDS.
