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Lupus
Flash cards for Mrs.Peterson 2 period class
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Medical defintion of Lupus? | An autoimmune disease where the bodys immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue. |
| Is there a cure for Lupus? | No. |
| Is lupus fatal? | Not always it all depends on early detection and proper medical treatments. |
| Does Lupus have a another name? | The disease with 1,000. |
| Who does Lupus target? | Lupus targets mostly minority women between the ages of 15 and 44. |
| Is Lupus a mans disease or womens? | Womens. |
| Symptoms? | Fever,fatigue,rash,joints pains, muscle inflamation, and kidney problems. |
| How many people have Lupus? | Over a million and a half Americans. |
| What parts of the body does it affect? | Rashes on elbows,palms and face. |
| Is Lupus hereditary? | Yes, if a family member has Lupus you are at a greater risk of getting Lupus yourself. |