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Designates May 2025 as "Myositis Awareness Month" in Delaware to raise awareness of this rare autoimmune disease group

Myositis causes chronic muscle inflammation leading to severe weakness, pain, fatigue, and disability, affecting approximately 50,000 to 75,000 people in the United States

Forms of myositis include dermatomyositis, polymyositis, necrotizing myopathy, sporadic inclusion body myositis, and juvenile myositis

Average diagnosis time ranges from 3 to 5 years due to the disease's rarity and complexity, leading to delayed treatment

Encourages Delaware residents to learn about myositis, support affected individuals, and promote further research into treatments and a cure