What is an autoimmune disease? 

A robust immune system plays a crucial role in safeguarding the body against viral and bacterial infections.

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However, there are instances where the immune system becomes misprogrammed,

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Erroneously identifying healthy body tissues or cells as threats and launching attacks against them. This phenomenon gives rise to autoimmune diseases.

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The spectrum of autoimmune diseases encompasses over 100 different conditions, with some of the most widely recognized ones being

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Multiple sclerosis

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Type 1 diabetes

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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lupus

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Celiac disease

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Two Deaths in India Prompt Testing of Over 700 People for Nipah Virus

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