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What is the cause of autoimmunity? i've read that it is immune deficiency, hyperstimulation,and il 2.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Rogue immune: This is less a hyperimmune than a rogue immune reactions causing one's own immune system to turn against one's own tissue The basic cause is likely from impaired immune regulation and not a deficiency.

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Answered 10/11/2014

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