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Metacelsus
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Can autoimmune diseases be cured? Scientists see h...
>Technically, allergies are an autoimmune disease
No, autoimmune means an immune reaction against a human protein (which allergens are not).
ahstilde
on Jan 29, 2024
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No, autoimmune means an immune reaction against a human protein (which allergens are not).