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What Is Lupus?
Printed 09/2005
This fact sheet is for people who have systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly called SLE or lupus, as well as for their family and friends and others who want to better understand the disease. The fact sheet describes the disease and its symptoms and contains information about diagnosis and treatment as well as current research efforts supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and other components of the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health (NIH). It also discusses issues such as health care, pregnancy, and quality of life for people with lupus. If you have further questions after reading this fact sheet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.
Length: 5 pp.
Intended Audience:
- General public
- For medical & health professionals to share with patients
Quantity that can be ordered: up to 0
This publication is in the public domain. It can be reproduced.
Size: 8 1/2 x 11
Language:
English
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