Fact of the day......
What causes lupus?
-- The exact cause(s) of lupus is not fully understood.
-- Lupus is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and
environmental factors.
-- Researchers have not identified a specific gene(s) believed to be
responsible for making a person predisposed to lupus.
-- Some of the factors that may trigger lupus include infections, antibiotics, ultraviolet light / sunlight, extreme stress, certain
drugs, and hormones.
-- Hormonal factors may explain why lupus occurs more frequently in
females than in males.
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Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/64182.php
