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A member asked:

I read a research saying that ra is caused by microorganism or multi microorganisms, not the immune system is attacking itself! can u explain please !

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Not valid: There is no firm evidence that micro organisms cause r a. This has been speculated for than a century without any proof.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/9/2013

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