Infection with enteroviruses, such as rotavirus and cytomegalovirus, has been implicated in the onset of type I diabetes. This area of research involves the study of ______.

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Molecular mimicry is the concept where viral proteins mimic the structure of host proteins, potentially leading to an autoimmune response against the host's own cells, which is a proposed mechanism in the development of type I diabetes following enterovirus infections.

Infection with Enteroviruses, Such as Rotavirus and Cytomegalovirus, Has Been