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  1. Autoimmune disorders

    There is generally no cure for an autoimmune disorder, but the symptoms can be managed.

  2. Mosquitoes can carry diseases

    You can reduce the risk of mosquito bites if you get rid of potential mosquito breeding sites around your home.

  3. Neuromuscular disorders

    The combination of the nervous system and muscles is known as the neuromuscular system.

  4. Hughes syndrome

    Hughes syndrome is thickening of the blood caused by abnormal immune system cells.

  5. Immune system explained

    The immune system remembers every germ it has ever overcome.

  6. Polymyositis

    Polymyositis is hard to diagnose and may be mistaken for muscular dystrophy.

  7. Thyroid - Hashimoto's disease

    Hashimoto's disease progresses very slowly over many years, so the symptoms may go unnoticed.

  8. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV prevention

    PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is antiviral medication to prevent HIV infection. Learn what is PEP, what PEP is for, where to get PEP, important reminders about PEP and where to get help.

  9. Myasthenia gravis

    Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness.

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