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Lupus erythematosus
Lupus erythematosus
is a name given to a collection of
autoimmune diseases
in which the
human immune system
becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy
tissues
.
Symptoms
of these diseases can affect many different body systems, including
joints
,
skin
,
kidneys
,
blood cells
,
heart
, and
lungs
. The most common and severe form is
systemic lupus erythematosus
.
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