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Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis : Causes

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Causes could include:
In some cases, the cause of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is unknown. In others, it is associated with infection or immune deficiency.This rare disorder generally affects people 30- 50 years old and is seen in men more often than in women.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 1, 2007
The cause of this disease is unknown. In some people, however, it appears to result from infection, immune deficiency, or from exposure to silica, aluminum oxide, and a variety of dusts and fumes.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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