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    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an autoimmune disease, where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. To fight diseases our bodies produce antibodies, but in an SLE patient’s case, their body will produce what’s called ‘autoantibodies’. This means their immune system cannot tell the difference between foreign invaders and healthy cells. These autoantibodies cause the symptoms of the disease. Lupus can affect the skin, joints,…

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    medical treatments, diagnostic test, physician visits, hospital visits and any other related health services. [10] SLE is a multisystem chronic disease with unpredictable manifestation of the disease, also named flares. [10][11] Direct annual costs of Systemic Lupus erythematosus is dependent on the severity of the symptoms and how many flare ups had occurred. It is estimated that on average SLE will cost between $10,984 and $16 873 annually in direct costs. [11][12] Of that estimate, 49% is…

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    Overview Systematic lupus erythematosus, usually shortened to SLE or simply “lupus,” is a chronic inflammatory condition of the immune system. The blood produces unusual antibodies, and this causes the body to attack healthy tissues. It affects women more often than men, and it generally does not appear until the individual reaches adulthood. Exact causes are unknown. However, it seems that certain factors like UV light exposure, heredity, medications, and viruses may play a role. It also…

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    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus also known as SLE is an autoimmune disease that attack’s its own tissues. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a chronic disease. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is the most common form of Lupus with 200,000 new patients diagnosed each year in the United States with 1.5 Americans living with a lupus diagnosis and there are many cases that go undiagnosed. When it comes to common causes the cause of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is unknown but scientists have come to believe…

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    Sjögren syndrome is also associated with rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus. The hallmark symptoms of the disorder are dry mouth and dry eyes. In addition, Sjogren syndrome may cause skin, nose, and vaginal dryness, and may affect other organs of the body including the kidneys, blood vessels, lungs…

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    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is defined as a chronic inflammatory condition caused by an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissue (Williams, 2011). An abbreviation commonly used for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is SLE. Lupus can affect various parts of the body. This includes the skin, joints, kidneys, blood, brain, heart, and lungs (Petri, 2003). This disorder cannot be cured, but treatment can help. The treatment goal is to…

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    Erdheim-Chester Disease is a fatal and an extremely rare disorder that can affect many different organs of the body. It is characterized by excessive production and accumulation of specific cells whose normal function is to fight infections. These cells, which are called histiocytes, infiltrate the loose connective tissue (lipid-laden macrophages) of the body. As a result this tissue becomes thickened, dense and fibrotic. Multiple different organs can be affected. Unless successful…

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    In all of Flannery O'Connor's short stories she has at least one protagonist who is diseased or has a disability. She writes about characters who reject God and individuals who are in need of grace. At a young age, she got diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, like her father. Nonetheless, she did not let this get in the way of her writing, and ultimately decided to base a handful of her characters and stories off of her experience in life and what she has seen. Rufus Johnson is a…

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    Lupus Erythematosus

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    variety of cells and organs such as, joints, skin, liver, heart, and kidneys. There are two different types of lupus (DLE) Discoid Lupus Erythematosus which is a skin disorder that causes red lesions on the face and scalp. Then there’s (SLE) Systemic Lupus erythematosus which systematic means pertaining to, this disorder is…

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    Lupus Research Paper

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    Lupus is a fundamental immune system infection that happens when your body's system assaults particular tissues and organs. Irritation caused by lupus can influence a wide range of body frameworks including your joints, skin, kidneys, platelets, mind, heart and lungs. Lupus can be hard to analyze in light of the fact that its signs and indications regularly copy those of different sicknesses. The most unmistakable indication of lupus a facial rash that takes after the wings of a butterfly…

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