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[deleted] t1_j7o6ley wrote

Reply to comment by theganglyone in Are people with autoimmune diseases less likely to get viral infections? How about cancers? by Selfeducated

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Huppah t1_j7obdcn wrote

Allergies aren't autoimmune disorders?

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WhatANiceCerealBox11 t1_j7odfmy wrote

You’re correct and that’s the misconception at work here. It’s often taught (incorrectly) that autoimmune diseases are caused by the immune system being overactive. That’s similar to how allergies are taught which is why this person equated the two

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Huppah t1_j7ofzsc wrote

Ah that's interesting. Thanks for explaining!

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