41. Crohn's disease is widely regarded as an autoimmune disease . 42. The diabetes work symbolizes a new era in the understanding and treatment of autoimmune disease . 43. Conjunctivitis is associated with the autoimmune disease relapsing polychondritis. 44. All were raised from birth by mothers from the strain not affected by autoimmune disease . 45. He was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease when he was just past his third birthday. 46. An autoimmune disease such as lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis may attack healthy collagen fibers. 47. But autoimmune disease , infection, hormonal imbalance or hereditary conditions can cause the thyroid to malfunction. 48. He was 77 and suffered from Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease , said his wife, Faye. 49. There is no cure for this autoimmune disease , which can affect the skin, blood and joints. 50. Instead, it is an autoimmune disease _ the immune system goes awry and attacks patients'own cartilage.
