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Is hashimotos thyroid disease an infection?

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No: It is an autoimmune disease where the body makes antibodies directed against the thyroid gland. Ultimately, people with hashimoto's thyroiditis may end up with a thyroid which doesn't work properly, making the gland underactive. This results in the need for an oral medication (levothyroxine) to replace thyroid hormone.

Answered 5/30/2013

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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No: It's an autoimmune disease.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2023

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