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• Lupus is probably caused by a complex combo of genetic and environmental factors • 2 main classifications: o Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) – effects only the skin o Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) – more common • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): o Chronic, progressive, inflammatory connective tissue disorder that can cause major body organs/systems to fail o Spontaneous remissions and exacerbations o Onset may be acute or insidious (slow) o Potentially fatal, but most live many years o Autoimmune process – invades organs or deprives them of blood and oxygen o Immune complexes
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