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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease.
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The diseases in which the immune system of the person is unable to recognise the difference between the self and the non-self cells, or tissues are called autoimmune diseases.
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In rheumatoid arthritis, the patient's immune system works against itself and destroys the lining of joints which causes inflammation.
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So, rheumatoid arthritis can be considered as an autoimmune disease.
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The diseases in which the immune system of the person is unable to recognise the difference between the self and the non-self cells, or tissues are called autoimmune diseases.
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In rheumatoid arthritis, the patient's immune system works against itself and destroys the lining of joints which causes inflammation.
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So, rheumatoid arthritis can be considered as an autoimmune disease.
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