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What is the most common form of lupus?
What is the most common form of lupus?
- Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE)
- Neonatal lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (correct)
- Drug-induced lupus erythematosus (DILE)
Which organ is commonly involved in SLE and can lead to lupus nephritis?
Which organ is commonly involved in SLE and can lead to lupus nephritis?
- Kidneys (correct)
- Lungs
- Heart
- Liver
What is considered likely etiological factors for SLE?
What is considered likely etiological factors for SLE?
- Environmental pollution
- Bacterial infection
- Diet and exercise
- Hormonal and immunological features, genetic predisposition (correct)
What are typical findings in SLE?
What are typical findings in SLE?
What laboratory studies support the diagnosis of lupus?
What laboratory studies support the diagnosis of lupus?
Which type of lupus can occur independently from SLE?
Which type of lupus can occur independently from SLE?
What are potential manifestations of SLE?
What are potential manifestations of SLE?
Which criteria do not need to be fulfilled to make a diagnosis of SLE?
Which criteria do not need to be fulfilled to make a diagnosis of SLE?
What is the variable disease presentation in SLE usually characterized by?
What is the variable disease presentation in SLE usually characterized by?
What are the common symptoms in SLE?
What are the common symptoms in SLE?