Yes, autoimmune reactions may be triggered by infections. Such as the following: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – CMV, EBV, T. gondiiAntiphospholipid Syndrome – EBV, C. tetani, CMVType 1 diabetes – CMV, Saccharomyces cerevisiaeRheumatoid arthritis – E.coli, K. pneumoniae, P. mirabilis, EBV,…