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What are the chances of a child inheriting lupus from their father?

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Dr. HARRY OPSIMOS answered

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology

No one knows: That information is not known, lupus is a genetically complex disease. But it is not likely.

Answered 11/17/2014

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