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¹Independent Researcher, Mantova, Italy.

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Chronic diseases may stem from unresolved acute infections, leading to persistent pathogens that trigger immune dysregulation over time. This unifying model suggests a new perspective on chronic disease etiology and treatment.

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Area of Science:

Complex systems biology
Network medicine
Immunology

Background:

Chronic diseases cause a significant portion of deaths in Europe.
Current understanding often views chronic diseases as disconnected phenomena.
A systemic approach is needed to understand their complex etiology.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a unifying hypothesis for the etiology of most chronic diseases.
To connect disparate pathologies using complex systems and network medicine frameworks.
To re-evaluate the role of initial infections in chronic disease development.

Main Methods:

Development of a speculative unifying model for chronic disease etiology.
Analysis of immune system dynamics and network regulation.
Consideration of three organismal compartments and their immune barriers.

Main Results:

Chronic diseases may originate from persistent infections following an initial acute episode.
Immune system changes, including Th1/Th2 switch and molecular mimicry, are key.
Persistent infections can alter susceptibility to subsequent infections, creating a cycle.

Conclusions:

A persistent infection model offers a new perspective on chronic disease origins.
The immune system's compartmentalized responses are crucial in disease progression.
This model could revolutionize the understanding and treatment of chronic diseases, potentially implicating microorganisms like Streptococcus or Staphylococcus.