Description
Autoimmune diseases are born out of the relationship between genetic and environmental factors. Both factors can increase susceptibility to autoimmunity by affecting the overall reactivity and quality of the cells involved in the immune system. Among contributing environmental factors are infectious agents. Viral infections, by shifting T-cell balance toward Th1 cells, may predispose an individual toward autoimmunity. Viruses can also affect the ability of T-cells to detect antigens by cross-reaction (molecular mimicry)
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When should I use
Recommended for patients who have autoimmune disorders with the possible involvement of infectious ageConsider this test for evaluating infections caused by EBV, CMV, HSV-1, HSV-2, and viral reactivation. Useful for patients with long COVID and inflammatory autoimmune and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome and more.
If the patient is taking steroids, immunosuppressant medications or other medications that may suppress antibodies please check if it is appropriate for them to test.nts.
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