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Rheumatoid arthritis - auto-immune disease - does it boost or suppress immune system?
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Mild suppression: In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system acts against one's tissues. So, part of the immune system is too active, but in a detrimental way. On the other hand, patients with RA may be more likely to develop infections. Even more so, if they receive medications that suppress the overactive immune system.
Answered 6/29/2020
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Mostly neutral alone: But treatment clearly suppresses the body's immune system.
Answered 11/19/2012
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