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What are the statistics regarding 3 people in one immediate family being affected by lupus? dr suspects my 16 yo (high ana etc)-3rd in family

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Possibility increase: Because there is a hereditary componenet involved in systemic lupus, other family members may also be affected. However, close relatives of individuals with lupus may have a positive ANA without clinical disease. Your daughter needs an evaluation by a rheumatologist if she has not undergone one already.

Answered 6/10/2014

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