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| Lupus [Go Back to Keywords List Page]  | Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is most easily recognized
by a rash over the cheeks and bridge of the nose. However,
this butterfly-shaped rash occurs only in a minority of
cases. The disease may cause inflammation of other parts of
the body, including other areas of skin, the joints,
muscles, kidneys, nervous system, blood, lungs, and heart.
Fever, fatigue, and malaise are common. This disease is
often just called lupus.
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