Autoimmune disease is controlled by host genes and the environment. Both can increase susceptibility to autoimmunity by affecting the overall reactivity and quality of the cells of the immune system.

High blood levels of autoimmune antibodies directed against tissue transglutaminase are an indicator of celiac disease, though the most definitive way to diagnose celiac disease is by identification ...

Infectious diseases may be caused by a plethora of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites and finding the culprit is key to treatment and resolution. In this infographic, we explore how infectious ...