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Have systemic lupus.controlled on plaquenil, no organ involvement. any time i get a virus, i flare &get very ill every time i get a virus & take a longer time to recover.i'm concerned if i would get covid. is it reasonable to work from home?
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Systemic lupus: If you have systemic lupus and on medications then you have depressed immunity and are at higher risk for infections. Would advise to work from home and follow all the precautions for covid-19.
Answered 11/25/2020
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