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What is the age range most commonly affected by SLE?
What is the age range most commonly affected by SLE?
Which population group shows a higher prevalence of SLE?
Which population group shows a higher prevalence of SLE?
In which setting is the prevalence of SLE higher?
In which setting is the prevalence of SLE higher?
Which gender tends to have higher morbidity and mortality in SLE?
Which gender tends to have higher morbidity and mortality in SLE?
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What is the current theory regarding the etiology of SLE?
What is the current theory regarding the etiology of SLE?
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Which environmental factor is considered a risk factor for SLE, especially in terms of disease severity?
Which environmental factor is considered a risk factor for SLE, especially in terms of disease severity?
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What is the key characteristic of systemic lupus erythematosus?
What is the key characteristic of systemic lupus erythematosus?
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Which statement is true regarding the presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus?
Which statement is true regarding the presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus?
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What factor contributes to the rising incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus over the last few decades?
What factor contributes to the rising incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus over the last few decades?
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Which group is more severely affected by systemic lupus erythematosus in terms of internal organ involvement?
Which group is more severely affected by systemic lupus erythematosus in terms of internal organ involvement?
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In systemic lupus erythematosus, which gender shows a higher susceptibility to the disease?
In systemic lupus erythematosus, which gender shows a higher susceptibility to the disease?
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What is the major cause of mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus comparable to coronary artery disease?
What is the major cause of mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus comparable to coronary artery disease?
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What is the most likely cause of thrombocytopenia in the text?
What is the most likely cause of thrombocytopenia in the text?
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Which condition is characterized by hemolytic normochromic normocytic anemia in the given text?
Which condition is characterized by hemolytic normochromic normocytic anemia in the given text?
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What does a markedly elevated ESR value (>100) likely indicate in the text?
What does a markedly elevated ESR value (>100) likely indicate in the text?
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Which test result is suggestive of lupus nephritis in the text?
Which test result is suggestive of lupus nephritis in the text?
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What are the significant findings associated with anti-phospholipid syndrome according to the text?
What are the significant findings associated with anti-phospholipid syndrome according to the text?
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Which antibody is specifically mentioned to cross the placenta and potentially cause heart block in neonates in the text?
Which antibody is specifically mentioned to cross the placenta and potentially cause heart block in neonates in the text?
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What is a common symptom of photosensitivity in Discoid MALAR RASH?
What is a common symptom of photosensitivity in Discoid MALAR RASH?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of Discoid RASH?
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of Discoid RASH?
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What is a common indicator of Renal involvement in the context of the text?
What is a common indicator of Renal involvement in the context of the text?
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Which symptom would be a sign of Neurologic Disorders according to the text?
Which symptom would be a sign of Neurologic Disorders according to the text?
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What type of arthritis is associated with Lupus as per the given information?
What type of arthritis is associated with Lupus as per the given information?
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What common hematological disorder is mentioned in the text as associated with Lupus?
What common hematological disorder is mentioned in the text as associated with Lupus?
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What is thought to be the likely culprit for the preponderance of SLE amongst females?
What is thought to be the likely culprit for the preponderance of SLE amongst females?
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Which genetic factors have been implicated in the causation of SLE?
Which genetic factors have been implicated in the causation of SLE?
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Which clinical manifestation is characteristic of SLE skin lesions?
Which clinical manifestation is characteristic of SLE skin lesions?
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What is the primary mechanism contributing to Raynaud phenomenon in SLE?
What is the primary mechanism contributing to Raynaud phenomenon in SLE?
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Which complication can Ibuprofen potentially lead to in SLE patients?
Which complication can Ibuprofen potentially lead to in SLE patients?
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In SLE, what does CNS stand for in the context of clinical presentations?
In SLE, what does CNS stand for in the context of clinical presentations?
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Which gastrointestinal symptom is commonly associated with SLE?
Which gastrointestinal symptom is commonly associated with SLE?
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