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Lupus is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the body's tissues. It is an autoimmune condition, which means that it is caused by a fault in the immune system. In people with Lupus, the immune system attacks the body's healthy cells and tissue instead of protecting the body from illness and infection.

The symptoms of lupus can vary from person to person. Some people only experience a mild form of the condition, whereas others are more severely affected and may develop serious complications.

Lupus can be categorised into two main types, which are outlined below.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is by far the most common form of the condition, and it is what most people mean when they use the term "lupus". This article focuses on SLE.
Discoid lupus erythematosus only affects the skin, while systemic lupus affects the whole body.

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lupus/P...roduction.aspx


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