Autoimmune diseases occur when
A)bacteria severely damage the immune system.
B)cancer creates an imbalance in the immune system.
C)the body erroneously recognizes its own cells as foreign.
D)a virus such as HIV destroys the immune system.

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Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, tissues, and organs, recognizing them as foreign invaders. This can lead to chronic inflammation and damage to various parts of the body.

Autoimmune Diseases Occur When