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How does the genetics affect rheumatoid arthritis is there any mutations responsible for having the disease?

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

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Perhaps: Rheumatoid arthritis is a mystery as to cause. Genetic factors do not seem to be a certain causal factor, but cannot be ruled out. In recent years there was a study of thousands of sufferers who had in common significant exposure to chemicals used to kill weeds and agriculture pests.

Answered 5/1/2013

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