Autoimmune diseases arise from an inappropriate immune response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body. This may be restricted to certain organs or involve a particular tissue in different places. The treatment of autoimmune diseases is typically with immunosuppression—medication that decreases the immune response. A large number of autoimmune diseases are recognised.
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