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Is it possible to have lupus even though non of your family has it?
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Yes: Only about 10% of people that develop lupus have a close family member with the disease. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects about 1 in 185 people, the vast majority being women (90%).
Answered 4/26/2016
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