The Role of Viral Infections in the Onset of Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases (AIDs) are the consequence of a breach in immune tolerance, leading to the inability to sufficiently differentiate between self and non-self. Immune reactions that are targeted towards self-antigens can ultimately lead to the destruction of the host’s cells and the development of...

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Main Authors: Bhargavi Sundaresan, Fatemeh Shirafkan, Kevin Ripperger, Kristin Rattay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/3/782