HYPERSENSITIVITY
AUTOIMMUNITY
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Question
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How does a person develop an autoimmune disease?
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It may be triggered by a virus, such as mumps
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It may be a complication of an existing infection, such as strep throat
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It may be caused by exposure to an environmental agent
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Most do not have an obvious cause
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Autoimmune diseases do tend to run in families, which means that certain genes may make some people more likely to develop a problem. Viruses, certain chemicals, and other things in the environment may trigger an autoimmune disease if you already have the genes for it.
Detailed explanation-2: -Genetic susceptibility, environmental stimuli, and defective regulation are responsible for initiating autoimmunity.
Detailed explanation-3: -Disorders of an autoimmune nature are known to occur with increased frequency in patients with another autoimmune disease. About 25 percent of patients with autoimmune diseases have a tendency to develop additional autoimmune disorders (3).
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