A member asked:

I have discoid lupus, can i donate blood?

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Dr. Alfred Kim answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes: While we understand that diseases like lupus is caused by antibodies in the blood that bind to your own tissues, it is still unclear if can be transferred to another patient.

Answered 7/20/2018

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