Autoimmune disease is the result of the body's immune system targeting and attacking its own tissues in the same way that it would normally tackle infection. The tissues affected become inflamed and damaged.
The city of Venice is a major center of culture and tourism in Italy, a country in southeastern Europe. It is famous for its beautiful canals, palaces, and art. The city is built on more than 100 small islands.
Profile Menu. Profile of Italy. Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares its northern Alpine boundary with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia.