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What to do if i have a friend who has lupus. what is it and how does someone get it?
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See below: It is an autoimmune disease where your immune system attacks your body. This occurs as a result of genetics and environmental triggers some of which are unknown. Check out the lupus foundation of america's website as they have more detailed information about the disease.
Answered 6/15/2019
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