Which viruses can trigger thyroid autoimmunity?

Although most viruses don’t directly trigger autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Graves’ disease or Hashimoto’s, certain types of viral infections can play a role in developing these conditions. This can happen via a number of different mechanisms, including molecular mimicry and direct bystander activation. In my practice, I’ve seen numerous patients where different viral infections, were a potential trigger in the development of their autoimmune thyroid conditions. Today, I’m sharing som...