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• n  any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues

• autoimmune disease

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• Elevated gluten antibodies found in children with autism
  Elevated antibodies to gluten proteins of wheat found in children with autism in comparison to those without autism. Results from a new study also indicated an association between the elevated antibodies and the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms in the affected children. They did not find any connection, however, between the elevated antibodies and celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder ...
  June 21, 2013 - Science Daily
• Health headlines: Infection, mood disorder link cited
  Infections and autoimmune disorders may increase the risk of developing depression or another mood d
  June 17, 2013 - Bay News 9 Tampa Bay