Hypotheses Explaining the Development of Autoimmune Disease Include

question 74

Multiple Choice

Hypotheses explaining the development of autoimmune disease include

• A) molecular mimicry.
• B) genetic factors.
• C) overuse of vaccines.
• D) molecular mimicry and vaccines.
• E) molecular mimicry and genetic factors.

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