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What causes lupus?
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See answer: Dysfunction of the immune system. The exact cause has not yet been determined.
Answered 4/25/2013
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More than one reason: It is felt the lupus is the result of a combination of things some of which are not known. A combination of genetic wrists, environmental exposures, possible viral infections are all considered. There may be more than one cause of lupus.
Answered 9/14/2019
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