Children can also get systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)


The lupus butterfly refers to the rash that spreads its ‘wings’ across the cheeks of patients with the autoimmune disorder. — Filepic

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), also known as lupus, is an autoimmune disease that happens when the body’s defence system, which is supposed to help our body fight infections, turns against us and attacks our own organs instead.

SLE can attack vital organs such as the kidneys, brain, blood, skin, joints and lungs.

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