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Which of the following diseases is not due to autoimmunity?a. rheumatic feverb. systemic lupus erythematosusc. diabetes mellitusd. HIV/AIDS
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Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the body's immune system attacks its own cells. Rheumatic fever is an autoimmune disease that damages heart muscles. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is also an autoimmune disease where autoantibodies target the host's own Show more…
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