Genetic Disorders

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease. The disease has a highly variable course and prognosis. The term lupus has been used to identify a number of chronic, autoimmune diseases that can damage any part of the body (such as skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Common symptoms include painful and swollen joints, fever, chest pain, hair loss, mouth ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, tiredness, and red rashes commonly on the face. The exact cause for SLE is unknown; however, factors such as sunlight and drugs may precipitate the condition and a complex genetic basis have been identified in many s...