autoimmune

Ancient viral genes might also play a role in helping regular viruses get a hold in us, and in the development of some cancers and autoimmune diseases.

Yet they rake in tens of billions of dollars each year by driving up costs for everyone else — especially patients battling cancer, HIV, heart disease, and autoimmune conditions.

Previously known as juvenile diabetes because it’s most often diagnosed in childhood, the autoimmune disorder can occur in adults as well.

Mr Fontana has a rare autoimmune condition impacting the lungs and is classed as being in single organ failure.

All tests for infection came back negative and it was assumed she had an autoimmune condition.