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How common is lupus?
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1/500-1/1000: Depending on the population.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Lower than the tests: Approximately 1/1000 people with have sle. Many pts. Have blood tests that are positive, but no evidence vfor "clinical disease." virtually all pts. With sle can be controlled. The sex ratio is at least 10/1, female to male.
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