Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
(SLE; Lupus)
An autoimmune disease in which the immune system attac
own tissues, causing widespread inflammation and tissue dama
the affected organs.
* joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidneys, heart, and blood vessels.
CAUSES:*the main cause is still unknown.
Common in women especially African, Latina, & Asian
Hormone – Estrogen which increases during the reproductive
enhances the activity of B cells, autoantibodies in lupus.
Also affects T cells, promotes a pro-inflammatory immune re
, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
(SLE; Lupus)
Genetics – have harder to clear apoptotic bodies and control
inflammation
Environmental factors – triggers like UV light, infections,
smoking, medications, and stress.
(SLE; Lupus)
An autoimmune disease in which the immune system attac
own tissues, causing widespread inflammation and tissue dama
the affected organs.
* joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidneys, heart, and blood vessels.
CAUSES:*the main cause is still unknown.
Common in women especially African, Latina, & Asian
Hormone – Estrogen which increases during the reproductive
enhances the activity of B cells, autoantibodies in lupus.
Also affects T cells, promotes a pro-inflammatory immune re
, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
(SLE; Lupus)
Genetics – have harder to clear apoptotic bodies and control
inflammation
Environmental factors – triggers like UV light, infections,
smoking, medications, and stress.
