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Bookmark or Share- Autoimmune Diseases | NIAMSOverview of Autoimmune Diseases. Your immune system is the network of cells and tissues in your body that work together to defend you from viruses, bacteria, and infection. It tries to identify and destroy the invaders that might hurt you. In autoimmune diseases, proteins known as autoantibodies target the body’s own healthy tissues by ...
- Autoimmune Diseases: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and More - HealthlineEverything to Know About Autoimmune Diseases. Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which your immune system mistakenly damages healthy cells in your body. Types include rheumatoid arthritis...
- Understanding Autoimmune Diseases | NIH News in HealthWhat Are the Triggers? Some autoimmune diseases are rare, but others are fairly common. About 1% of people in the U.S. have rheumatoid arthritis, explains Dr. Mariana Kaplan, an NIH specialist in autoimmune diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis damages the joints. Certain genes put you at higher risk for developing an autoimmune disorder.
- A Patient's Guide to Autoimmune Disease - US News HealthMore than 80 known autoimmune diseases exist, according to the National Institutes of Health, with more than 24 million people now affected in the U.S. Although many are familiar, others are rare...
- Autoimmune Diseases: Causes, Symptoms, What Is It & TreatmentAn autoimmune disease is the result of the immune system accidentally attacking your body instead of protecting it. It's unclear why your immune system does this. There are over 100 known autoimmune diseases. Common ones include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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