Infectious and non-infectious precipitants of sarcoidosis.

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Sarcoidosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect any organ in the body. Its exact cause remains unknown, but it is believed to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Some potential causes of sarcoidosis include genetics, environmental triggers, immune system dysfunction, the gut microbiome, sex, and race/ethnicity. Genetic mutations are associated with protection against...

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