Definition
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to attack your healthy tissues and cells. This can cause damage to many parts of your body.
Topic Overview
Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to attack your healthy tissues and cells. This can cause damage to many parts of your body.
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Concept record
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- Topic Overview
- Discoid lupus, Subacute cutaneous lupus
- Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.