Autoimmunity laboratory

Case Study

Diabetes

A 15 year old male had been complaining to his mother of fatigue and a constant thirst. At first the mother suspected him of putting on the symptoms to avoid revising for his exams however when his symptoms apparently worsened and he also started losing weight she became more concerned so she took him to their GP. The doctor noted that the boy had been off school the previous year with mumps, having not been immunised as a child but had otherwise been in good health.

What do you think might be the problem with this boy?

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