Figure 1.
Overview of the processes involved in the Iron Dysregulation and Dormant Microbes (IDDM) hypothesis of chronic inflammatory diseases. (A) The numbered steps, starting with steps –2a and –2b, that are discussed sequentially in this review. (B) A ‘mind map’ (Buzan, 2002) of this review. LPS, lipopolysaccharide; LTA, lipoteichoic acid; 25(OH)D3, 25‐hydroxy‐D3 (vitamin D).