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Lupus Fact Sheet
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Lupus Fact Sheet
Description
This fact sheet addresses the following topics:
- What is lupus?
- Who has lupus?
- What are the different types of lupus?
- What causes lupus?
- How is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) diagnosed?
- What are flares?
- How is lupus treated?
- Is it safe for me to become pregnant?
- How can I tell the difference between symptoms of lupus and symptoms of pregnancy?
- How can I cope with the stress of having lupus?
- What research is being done on lupus?
- List of resources/related Web sites
Links to the QualityTool:
- This tool is available at
- The PDF version of this tool is available at
Developer:
National Women's Health Information Center
Funding Sources:
National Women's Health Information Center; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
History
Release Date: 2003
Original Summary: April 2006
Last Updated: 01/15/14
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