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I got bit by a tick 5 years ago, my white blood cell count has stayed low ever since. so i was sent to a hematologist and then was sent to a rheumatologist who diagnosed me with lupus. could the tick bite trigger the lupus?
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By my limited knowledge, there is no association between tick bite and SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) or lupus discoid. I would say because you had blood test due to the tick bite so asymptomatic leukopenia (low white cell count) was incidentally detected.
Answered 6/30/2022
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It is unlikely that tick bite induced lupus. The cause of lupus is not known. Visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lupus/symptoms-causes/syc-20365789#:~:text=Lupus%20is%20a%20disease%20that,%2C%20brain%2C%20heart%20and%20lungs. Wish you good health!
Answered 6/28/2022
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