Therapy for autoimmune diseases does NOT include
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Rationale for Correct Answer (E):
E: Surgery is the correct answer. Surgery is not typically used as a primary therapy for autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases are usually treated with medications such as immuno-suppressive drugs (A), anti-inflammatory drugs (B), and targeted therapies like anti-TNF (C) and anti-CD20 (D) to manage symptoms and control the immune response. Surgery is only considered in specific cases when other treatments have failed or for complications related to the autoimmune disease. Therefore, surgery is not a standard therapy for autoimmune diseases.
Summary of Incorrect Choices:
A: Immuno-suppressive drugs like cortisone are commonly used in autoimmune disease treatment.
B: Aspirin is an anti-inflammatory drug that can help manage symptoms in some autoimmune diseases.
C: Anti-TNF therapy targets specific molecules involved in the immune response in autoimmune diseases.
D: Anti-CD20 therapy targets B cells to modulate the immune response in autoimmune diseases.