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Dermatomyositis : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • No known cause

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Dermatomyositis
The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown. Experts think it may be due to a viral infection of the muscles or a problem with the body's immune system.Anyone can develop dermatomyositis, but it most commonly occurs in children age 5- 15 and adults ag...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 5, 2009
Dermatomyositis
Infection with certain viruses, or a bacterium called Borrelia(the cause of Lyme disease), has been suggested as possible triggers of the disease.Dermatomyositis is often first apparent as a rash. The rash, which can be bluish-purple in color, rem...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Dermatomyositis
The precise causes of JDMS are not yet fully understood. One theory holds that the disease is an autoimmune reaction caused by the body's abnormal response to a virus.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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