Scientists discover new genetic immune disorder in children
Thursday, June 4, 2009 - 08:49
in Health & Medicine
Your immune system plays an important function in your health -- it protects you against viruses, bacteria, and other toxins that can cause disease. In autoinflammatory diseases, however, the immune system goes awry, causing unprovoked and dangerous inflammation.
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