Autoimmunität
Autoimmunität describes a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. Normally, the immune system distinguishes between foreign invaders, like bacteria and viruses, and the body's own cells. In autoimmune diseases, this self-recognition mechanism fails, leading to an immune response directed against the body's own organs or systems.
The causes of autoimmunity are not fully understood but are believed to involve a complex interplay of
Symptoms of autoimmune diseases vary widely depending on the specific tissues or organs affected. Common manifestations
Diagnosis often involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, blood tests to detect autoantibodies, and