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The immune system is designed to attack foreign substances in the body. If you have lupus, something goes wrong with your immune system and it attacks healthy cells and tissues. This can damage many parts of the body such as the:
- Joints
- Skin
- Kidneys
- Heart
- Lungs
- Blood vessels
- Brain.
What else can I help you with?
How can you find more information about lupus?
The medical textbook Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, 4th edition edited by Lahita is the definitive source. You can find it on line or in any decent medical library. The Lupus Book by Daniel Wallace, MD 4th edition is a comprehensive resource for lupus. It is based on the medical textbook but more accessible to lay people.
Why take plaquenil for lupus?
Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is commonly prescribed for lupus because it helps reduce inflammation, manage symptoms, and prevent flares. It is particularly effective in treating skin rashes and joint pain associated with lupus. Additionally, it can help decrease the risk of complications related to the disease, such as organ damage. Overall, its immunomodulatory properties make it a valuable part of lupus management.
What is the grey wolf species?
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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discoid or cutaneous (affecting the skin and hair), and drug induced (which subsides when the offending drug is withdrawn).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.
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
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.
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.
Is there more than one type of lupus?
There are four types of lupus. Cutaneous lupus, often called discoid, is lupus that affects the skin. Systemic lupus erythematosus affects the the body internally, damaging organs and joints. It is possible to have both. Drug induced lupus is caused by certain medications and subsides when the offending medication is withdrawn. Neonatal lupus occurs in newborn babies.
