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Ailments such as arthritis and heart disease are traditionally believed to have genetic and dietary components. Recently, there has been a growing body of evidence that the immune system's response to infectious disease may play a role in these two conditions. What research evidence supports the view that bacterial infections may be one cause of arthritis and heart disease?
