Definition Lupus is an autoimmune disease that damages parts of the body such as the skin, joints, and organs. The term chronic means that the symptoms tend to last from a few months to years. In lupus, something goes wrong with the body's immune system, which is the part of the body that fights off viruses, bacteria, and germs (Lupus Foundation of ... genetics play an important role in identifying if a child has a potential risk of inheriting the disease. In an article called, Parenting and Lupus, Dr. Rogers H. Phillips, Ph.D in psychology, states, "good communication is key to keeping famil...

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