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Lupus is not contracted. Lupus develops. A person cannot catch lupus because it is not an infectious disease and it is not caused by any pathogen. The exact cause of lupus is not understood. At this point in time, scientists do know there is a genetic component but it is not directly inherited. If you have a first degree relative with lupus your chance of developing the disease is only 10% greater than the normal population. People who are genetically predisposed to develop lupus may or may not develop the disease. A trigger is needed to "turn on" the autoimmune response. Triggers include sunlight, cigarette smoke, and stress. Others are suspected.
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What is the grey wolf species?
canis lupus canis lupus
What microbe causes Lupus?
Lupus is not caused by a pathogen. Lupus is not contagious.
Is lupus infectious?
is lupus infectious
Which percentage of children born to mothers with lupus will get lupus as well?
20 percent of people with lupus will have a parent or sibling who already has lupus or may develop lupus.
What type of lupus is limited to the skin?
Cutaneous lupus which is often called discoid lupus.
Can you have lupus nephritis and no other lupus?
Lupus nephritis is one of the common (40%) complications of systemic lupus erythematosus. The other types of lupus are neonatal (affecting newborns), discoid or cutaneous (affecting the skin and hair), and drug induced (which subsides when the offending drug is withdrawn). If you have lupus nephritis, then you have lupus.
Can you get Lupus if you have the Lupus Gene?
There is no lupus gene. At this point, researchers have found 30 loci (locations) on the human genome that are implicated in the development of lupus.
Can you get immunizations for lupus?
There are no immunizations for lupus because lupus is not contagious. Immunizations protect you from pathogens. Lupus is not caused by a pathogen, therefore there is no possibility of immunization.
What is the most serious form of lupus?
Systemic lupus erythematosus. This is the most serious form of lupus and affects about 70% of all persons with lupus
What language is lupus from?
lupus is latin for wolf :)
How many stages are in lupus?
Lupus does not have stages.
Is there more than one type of lupus?
There are four types of lupus. Cutaneous lupus, often called discoid, is lupus that affects the skin. Systemic lupus erythematosus affects the the body internally, damaging organs and joints. It is possible to have both. Drug induced lupus is caused by certain medications and subsides when the offending medication is withdrawn. Neonatal lupus occurs in newborn babies.
