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Lupus News

The latest lupus research from prestigious universities and journals throughout the world.

Lupus is a chronic illness of the immune system whereby the body's defense mechanism begins to attack itself through an excess of antibodies in the blood stream - this causes inflammation and damage to the joints, muscles and other organs. There is at present no cure for lupus but careful monitoring of the disease and a treatment program with medication, enables most patients to live a normal life span.

What is Lupus? Learn all about Lupus, an autoimmune disease caused by problems in the body's immune system. Find out about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment for lupus.