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No there is no vaccine against lupus. First of all, lupus is not caused by a pathogen (virus, bacteria, or fungus). Vaccines cause the person's immune system to develop antibodies that destroy pathogens. Since lupus is not directly caused by a pathogen, there is no vaccine.
The chemotherapies and biologic medications that are used in the treatment of more serious cases of lupus target specific places where the immune system has gone awry. Older therapies like prednisone suppress the entire immune system. Newer therapies suppress specific parts of the immune system. However, these are treatments and not vaccinations. Vaccinations are designed to prevent disease, not to treat disease once it has already developed.
Lupus is not contagious and not caused by a virus or bacteria, although some people develop lupus after having Epstein Barr. Many develop lupus without this. Vaccines are created from viruses and bacteria to make our bodies create antibodies against them. In lupus, a person's immune system is confused and may attack healthy self instead of invaders. lupus is not caused by an organism.
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Should someone with lupus get the H1N1 vaccine?
If you have an underlying condition that is compromising your immune system, like Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, you should not take the intranasal spray vaccine which does contain a live but weakened form of the virus. But you also have a higher risk of complications from getting the flu. So it has been typically recommended that Lupus patients do get seasonal flu shots that contain inert or "dead" viruses. These annual seasonal flu shots have not shown any increase in lupus disease activity.Due to the drugs that many Lupus patients are on and the Lupus itself, the immune response that gives the protection is diminished, so you may not get full immunity after receipt of the vaccine.Studies have not yet been reported specifically testing Lupus patients with the H1N1/09 vaccine, but studies done on Lupus patients with the seasonal flu shots showed that besides the diminished immunity received, the only adverse effects Lupus patients were more likely to complain of than non-Lupus patients were minor, like itching, redness, tissue hardness at the site of the injection and joint pain.Since the A-H1N1/09 vaccinations are made the same way as seasonal flu shots, the same should be expected from them. However, it is best to always get the advice of your own health care professional on matters such as this before using any new medications or vaccines.
What is the grey wolf species?
canis lupus canis lupus
What microbe causes Lupus?
Lupus is not caused by a pathogen. Lupus is not contagious.
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
What language is lupus from?
lupus is latin for wolf :)
How many stages are in lupus?
Lupus does not have stages.
