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- | Growing evidence suggests that the Th1 pathogens, rather than [[home:pathogenesis: | + | Growing evidence suggests that the Th1 pathogens, rather than [[home:alternate: |
Just like other forms of bacteria, the Th1 pathogens can be passed around. Although Th1 diseases are not obviously contagious, they are communicable – meaning that transmission of chronic bacteria requires close contact and is seen often within the family unit. The pathogens can also be transmitted from person to person through bodily fluids released during coughing, sneezing and other intimate contact. | Just like other forms of bacteria, the Th1 pathogens can be passed around. Although Th1 diseases are not obviously contagious, they are communicable – meaning that transmission of chronic bacteria requires close contact and is seen often within the family unit. The pathogens can also be transmitted from person to person through bodily fluids released during coughing, sneezing and other intimate contact. | ||
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* **sarcoidosis** – A six-year study of the Th1 disease sarcoidosis, | * **sarcoidosis** – A six-year study of the Th1 disease sarcoidosis, | ||
* **hypertension** – Researchers at Queens Medical School in England found that men whose spouses had hypertension had a two-fold increased risk of hypertension. Similarly, women whose spouses had hypertension also doubled their risk of developing the disease. The risk for both male and female subjects persisted after adjustment for other variables such as diet. (({{pubmed> | * **hypertension** – Researchers at Queens Medical School in England found that men whose spouses had hypertension had a two-fold increased risk of hypertension. Similarly, women whose spouses had hypertension also doubled their risk of developing the disease. The risk for both male and female subjects persisted after adjustment for other variables such as diet. (({{pubmed> | ||
+ | * **exfoliative glaucoma** – In the middle Norway eye-screening study, the prevalence of XFG in both members of married couples is significantly higher than expected, " | ||
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==== Family members develop the same diseases ==== | ==== Family members develop the same diseases ==== |