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How Much Do You Know About Autoimmune Diseases?
Autoimmune diseases can affect anyone, but women are at greater risk. These diseases also share common symptoms: severe tiredness (fatigue), dizziness, and low-grade fever. Test your knowledge of this serious—and mysterious—class of diseases.
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Author: Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer: Tara Novick BSN MSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Trevino, Heather, BSN, RNC
Date Last Reviewed: 05/31/2025
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