Autoimmune diseases are characterized by an overactive immune system that attacks the bodys own cells. They include more than 80 crippling conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and Crohns disease. In most cases, it is unclear how autoimmune diseases develop, but research has shown a genetic link that makes some people predisposed to developing one or more autoimmune diseases.
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