Abstract
Autoimmune illnesses occur when the immune system of the host mistakenly attacks itself. The immune system attacks numerous organs or a single organ in certain disorders, resulting in a systemic reaction. In accordance with the National Institutes of Health, an autoimmune disease impacts up to 23.5 million Americans (almost 7% of the population), and the number of cases keeps increasing. In the U. S., autoimmune disorders are one of the main causes of mortality for youthful and middle-aged females. Approximately 8% of the US population is impacted by autoimmune diseases, with women accounting for 78% of those affected. In this review paper, the cause of the autoimmune diseases, the reason why autoimmune diseases are so prevalent among females, and some existing treatments for these diseases will be introduced. By introducing the basic information on autoimmune diseases and evaluating existing treatments, more people would have a better understanding about these diseases and focus on developing more effective treatments.
Publisher
Darcy & Roy Press Co. Ltd.
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