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Is MG Brought On By A Infection?

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Reading, MI
October 30
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A MGteam Member

Thanks for the hug, and Dr. London sounds like a keeper! My lady doctor is pretty cool and is the one who ordered blood work that found the MG. She’s only younger than shirts I have!!! 😁😁

November 1
A MGteam Member

Not as far as I know but it began for me during a continuous time of high stress due to family illness

October 31
A MGteam Member

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is not directly caused by an infection. It is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. Specifically, MG occurs when autoantibodies interfere with the communication between nerves and muscles, leading to muscle weakness. Factors such as an abnormal Show Full Answer

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is not directly caused by an infection. It is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. Specifically, MG occurs when autoantibodies interfere with the communication between nerves and muscles, leading to muscle weakness. Factors such as an abnormal thymus gland and certain genetic predispositions can contribute to the development of MG.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the following points from my knowledge base:

- Autoimmune Nature: MG is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues.
- Thymus Gland: An abnormal thymus gland is often associated with MG.
- Genetic Factors: Certain genetic factors may increase the risk of developing MG.

For further reading, you can visit the article titled "What Causes Myasthenia Gravis? 5 Risk Factors To Know" on MGteam.

October 30
A MGteam Member

Good for you. Sounds like the right thing to do to stay informed!!

November 1
A MGteam Member

Dr. London is in his late 30's maybe early 40's,good age for a doctor to bad I have to travel 2 1/2 hours to see him , but I got a good primary doctor that had a practice in the same building as 2 Neurologist and they took her under their wing so she knows about Myasthenia Gravis , its the hospitals around me that have me worried , I been reading up on everything and I have a notebook that goes with me everywhere its full of important information I'm my own advocate, and I wear a medical bracelet.

November 1

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