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What causes polymyositis?
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No one knows!: Great mystery? There is genetic propensity, but it is slight. Viral theories have been put forth, without concrete support. We just don't know! if you have this, you should be followed by someone in rheumatology or neurology.
Answered 1/10/2020
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