Monday, May 14, 2012

LUPUS AWARENESS DAY 14


Fact of the day.........


Can a fetus have lupus??


A rare condition, neonatal lupus occurs when a mother passes autoantibodies to a fetus. The unborn and newborn child can have skin rashes and other complications with the heart and blood. Usually a rash appears but eventually fades within the first six months of the child's life.

Source:  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/lupus/
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