Triggering Role of Viruses and Bacteria in Type I Diabetes

The triggering role of viruses and bacteria in type 1 diabetes (T1D) involves complex interactions between genetic susceptibility, environmental factors, and the immune system. Viruses, particularly enteroviruses such as Coxsackievirus B, have been implicated in triggering autoimmune responses that lead to the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. These viruses can infect pancreatic [...]