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What is lupus?
What is lupus?
- An autoimmune disease (correct)
- A bacterial infection
- A viral infection
- A fungal infection
What are some symptoms of lupus?
What are some symptoms of lupus?
- Inflammation, swelling, and damage to joints, skin, kidneys, blood, the heart, and lungs (correct)
- Fever and chills
- Cough and shortness of breath
- Muscle aches and fatigue
What causes the immune system to direct antibodies against healthy tissue in lupus?
What causes the immune system to direct antibodies against healthy tissue in lupus?
- Bacteria
- Antigens
- The inability to differentiate between antigens and healthy tissue (correct)
- Viruses
