There are more than 100 Autoimmune Diseases. There are many different types of autoimmune disease. These diseases can affect one, ten, one hundred…. a million … or more people. Learn more about some of them right here or visit their site for more information. read more
Autoimmune Disease List One of the functions of the immune system is to protect the body by responding to invading microorganisms, such as viruses or bacteria, by producing antibodies or sensitized lymphocytes (types of white blood cells). read more
In an autoimmune disease, the immune system mistakes part of your body — like your joints or skin — as foreign. It releases proteins called autoantibodies that attack healthy cells. Some autoimmune diseases target only one organ. Type 1 diabetes damages the pancreas. Other diseases, like lupus, affect the whole body. read more