Infection, Immunity & Autoimmune Disease

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Also called: SLE · Lupus

What does Systemic lupus erythematosus mean?

An autoimmune disease that can affect skin, joints, kidneys, blood cells, nervous system and other organs.

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