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The immune system is the central mechanism involved in autoimmune disease, as the condition arises when the immune system erroneously attacks healthy body tissue {fact:2, fact:3}. Furthermore, managing these diseases often requires medical intervention to suppress the activity of the immune system [1].
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Acute Inflammation vs. Chronic Inflammation - Encompass Health encompasshealth.com 1 fact
claimAutoimmune disease occurs when the immune system attacks its own healthy tissue, sometimes triggering inflammation even when there is no injury or illness.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 1 fact
claimAutoimmune disease occurs when the immune system functions erroneously by mistaking the body’s own healthy cells for invaders and repeatedly attacking them.
What causes chronic inflammation, and why it matters health.osu.edu 1 fact
claimIf chronic inflammation is caused by an autoimmune disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, treatment may require medications to lower immune system activity.