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Default Is the condition Lupus hereditary? - 06-22-2008, 11:02 PM

Is the condition Lupus hereditary?
   
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Default 06-23-2008, 11:02 PM

i believe there is a genetic factor in lupus. but i think that research is still being conducted on the hereditary factors of autoimmune diseases.
   
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Default 06-27-2008, 11:02 PM

At present no one knows for sure. Scientists are presently engaged in research to see if they can isolate the gene or genes that make someone susceptible to Lupus. Lupus is NOT catching. It is a disorder of the immune system.
   
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Default 06-28-2008, 11:02 PM

Presently, scientists believe that it is a combination of genes and environmental factors. Meaning that you are predisposed to Lupus and something in your environment triggers it...maybe stress, food allergies, etc.
   
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