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What is the cause of Lupus?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 11/17/2022

The cause of Lupus is unknown, although it can sometimes be caused by certain drugs. Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system cannot recognize it's own tissue from disease causing agents and so attacks itself.

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∙ 15y ago

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