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Can you tell me what are my chances i'll get a auto-immune disease?

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No: We need to know your history, your family history and other genetic information. Your physician will help integrate that information but with laboratory testing there may be some clues now.

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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