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Systemic lupus erythematosus or simply lupus, is a chronic inflammatory disease of
connective tissue mostly occurring in nonwhite females during childbirth years. ... Lupus is an autoimmune disease
that can cause cell and tissue damage throughout the body. ...
Although the cause of lupus is unknown, genetic, environmental, and hormonal
factors are associated. The genetic elements of lupus are suggested by studies of twins
and family history. ... With regard to hormones,
sex hormones, like estrogens, may trigger lupus.
Signs and symptoms of lupus may include low-grade fever, painful joints, malaise,
fatigue, mouth ulcers, weight loss, enlarged lymph nodes and spleen, sensitivity to
sunlight, a rapid loss of large amounts of scalp hair, and possible organ damage.
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