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Behçet’s disease
Posted in : Eye Conditions / February 4, 2010 / Comment Now
Behçet’s disease or adamantiades is a chronic autoimmune condition (immune system assaulting and harming the body’s own tissues) resulting due to damaged blood vessels all through the body, especially the veins.
Behçet’s Disease Causes
Behçet’s disease is non-communicable and the precise cause is still unclear. It is considered that an autoimmune reaction could lead to inflammation of blood vessels, however it is unclear what elicits this response.
Behçet’s disease is possibly caused due to a merger of heritable and environment-related aspects. A number of scientists believe that a viral or bacterial form could be the triggering factor for this disease among individuals having a particular inherent background. Other likely elicitors which might activate the immune [...]