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What is the cause of rheumatoid arthritis?
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Cause of RA: The exact cause is unknown. Leading theories are that people with a genetic predisposition are exposed to something in the environment that triggers an abnormal immune response leading to rheumatoid arthritis.
Answered 2/1/2015
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