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The term lupus (Latin for wolf) is attributed to the 13th-century physician Rogerius who used it to describe erosive skin lesions typical of the disease, that reminded him of a wolf's bite.

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In what month was the Lupus Disease discovered?

Lupus has been around for hundreds and hundreds of years. It was not "discovere" but rather described in some quite ancient medical journals. No one knows the year or month or day that lupus was first described.


Who discovered the lupus?

Lupus, specifically systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), was first described in the 19th century, with significant contributions from several physicians. The term "lupus" itself, meaning "wolf" in Latin, was used by physician Thomas Addison in the 1850s to describe skin lesions resembling wolf bites. While no single individual "discovered" lupus, the understanding of the disease has evolved through the work of many researchers over time. Notably, the development of serological tests in the mid-20th century greatly advanced the diagnosis and understanding of lupus.


Can your 12 year old son have lupus?

Although it is most commonly diagnosed in women of child-bearing age, lupus can affect anyone of any gender or any age. It is possible for your 12 year old son to have lupus. If you think your son might have lupus you should make an appointment to have him seen by a doctor.


Who discovered autoimmune diseases?

Autoimmune diseases were not discovered until the 1950's. Henry G. Kunkel is the doctor who first discovered it by studying patients who had rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.


When and where was lupus discovered?

How Is Lupus Diagnosed?There is no single test to diagnose lupus. It may take months or years for a doctor to diagnose lupus. Your doctor may use many tools to make a diagnosis: Medical historyComplete examBlood testsSkin biopsy (looking at skin samples under a microscopeKidney biopsy (looking at tissue from your kidney under a microscope


What is the life span of an 11 year old with Lupus?

short.


What time of year can you see lupus the constellation?

you cant see lupus in the seasons you can only see lupus in the southern hemisphere


How many people die from lupus each year?

There are estimates but no solid data. First, lupus is not reported to the CDC so they do not track statistics. Second, lupus patients die from complications of the disease, not the disease itself. For example, a person who has lupus nephritis (40% of lupus patients) and dies from kidney disease would be listed on the death certificate as dying of kidney failure. Lupus patients have double the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke, but if they die from that the death certificate will say heart attack or stroke, not lupus.


How many people die from lupus every year?

Lupus is rarely listed as the cause of death on a death certificate. People die of lupus related complications with the three leading causes being kidney failure, uncontrolled infection and cardiovascular events.


When was lupus discover?

Lupus was not ever discovered, it was recognized and named. The term lupus (Latin for wolf) is attributed to the 13th-century physician Rogerius who used it to describe erosive skin lesions typical of the disease, that reminded him of a wolf's bite. For more information on the history of lupus, click the link below to visit the LFA's history page. http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_aboutintroduction.aspx?articleid=1520


What is the grey wolf species?

canis lupus canis lupus


Who discovered Florida and what year was it discovered?

mickey mouse year:1995