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The exact cause of lupus is not known. Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system is confused and attacks healthy parts of the self. Researchers believe that if a person inherits just the right combination of genes (genetic predisposition) and is exposed to certain triggers, either extreme or over a period of time, lupus will develop. Lupus is not directly hereditary like sickle cell disease. Lupus is not contagious. You can't catch in from someone or give it to someone. The Epstein-Barr virus (the one that causes mononucleosis) is often cited as a trigger. Other triggers include stress, sunlight, cigarette smoke, and certain medications. The medications are the one given for tuberculosis and some high blood pressure medications. If the lupus is drug induced, the lupus goes away once the offending drug is withdrawn.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe immune system is designed to attack foreign substances in the body. If you have lupus, something goes wrong with your immune system and it attacks healthy cells and tissues. This can damage many parts of the body such as the:
- Joints
- Skin
- Kidneys
- Heart
- Lungs
- Blood vessels
- Brain.
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What is Vulgaris?
Lupus vulgaris are painful cutaneous tuberculosis skin lesions with nodular appearance, most often on the face around nose and ears. The lesions may ultimately develop into disfiguring skin ulcers if left untreated.[1]1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupus_vulgaris
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Vespula vulgaris was created in 1758.
When was Hydra vulgaris created?
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When was Palaemonetes vulgaris created?
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When was Pinguicula vulgaris created?
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When was Hypotia vulgaris created?
Hypotia vulgaris was created in 1881.
When was Chara vulgaris created?
Chara vulgaris was created in 1753.
When was Rhizopogon vulgaris created?
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When was Typhlodromus vulgaris created?
Typhlodromus vulgaris was created in 1959.
When was Hypsopygia vulgaris created?
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