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Lupus is not an infection. Lupus is not caused by a pathogen. Lupus is a condition in which the immune system becomes confused and attacks healthy parts of the self.
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Is Kaposi sarcoma linked to some aids in patients?
KS is considered an opportunistic infection. People with healthy, fully-functioning immune systems are not at risk for developing this kind of cancer. Opportunistic infections occur in AIDS patients due to the level of immune suppression that happens when someone is infected with HIV. However, opportunistic infections also happen among people who suffer from other health issues that affect the immune system like lupus.
What is the grey wolf species?
canis lupus canis lupus
What is the term for infectious diseases associated with AIDS?
opportunistic infections
What microbe causes Lupus?
Lupus is not caused by a pathogen. Lupus is not contagious.
A patient showing kaposi's sarcoma is also likely to be infected with?
Kapose's Sarcoma (KS) is an opportunistic disease that occurs in people with weakened immune systems. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) weakens the immune system severely enough for patients to develop KS. HIV is not the only cause of weakened immune systems. Other conditions, such as Lupus, may also cause an individual to develop an opportunistic infection.
Is lupus infectious?
is lupus infectious
Which percentage of children born to mothers with lupus will get lupus as well?
20 percent of people with lupus will have a parent or sibling who already has lupus or may develop lupus.
What type of lupus is limited to the skin?
Cutaneous lupus which is often called discoid lupus.
Can you have lupus nephritis and no other lupus?
Lupus nephritis is one of the common (40%) complications of systemic lupus erythematosus. The other types of lupus are neonatal (affecting newborns), discoid or cutaneous (affecting the skin and hair), and drug induced (which subsides when the offending drug is withdrawn). If you have lupus nephritis, then you have lupus.
Can you get immunizations for lupus?
There are no immunizations for lupus because lupus is not contagious. Immunizations protect you from pathogens. Lupus is not caused by a pathogen, therefore there is no possibility of immunization.
Can you get Lupus if you have the Lupus Gene?
There is no lupus gene. At this point, researchers have found 30 loci (locations) on the human genome that are implicated in the development of lupus.
What is the most serious form of lupus?
Systemic lupus erythematosus. This is the most serious form of lupus and affects about 70% of all persons with lupus
