Causes of Sarcoidosis

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The causes of pulmonary sarcoidosis are unknown, but some suspected sources include:

• Respiratory infection resulting from a virus
• Exposure to toxic substances

Scientists continue to work on identifying the causes and pathology of sarcoidois.