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Do auto antibodies always lead to autoimmune diseases? or can they be present then go away without harm?
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Usually harmless: Millions of people have a positive antinuclear antibody without any evidence of illness over a lifetime. Like most labs, they are a concern if, and only if, there's a corresponding evidence of illness on history and physical exam.
Answered 7/3/2014
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