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A viral link for type 1 diabetes

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Enteroviral infection persistence as determined by host genetic susceptibility, rather than independent, short-lived infections, may contribute to islet autoimmunity and be a precursor to the development of type 1 diabetes.

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Fig. 1: Viral infection and autoimmunity.

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