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'''Lupus nephritis''' is an inflammation of the kidney caused by [[systemic lupus erythematosus]] ([[SLE]]), a disease of the [[immune system]]. Apart from the kidneys, SLE can also damage the [[skin]], joints, [[nervous system]] and virtually any organ or system in the body. | '''Lupus nephritis''' is an inflammation of the kidney caused by [[systemic lupus erythematosus]] ([[SLE]]), a disease of the [[immune system]]. Apart from the kidneys, SLE can also damage the [[skin]], joints, [[nervous system]] and virtually any organ or system in the body. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2], Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3]
Overview
Lupus nephritis is an inflammation of the kidney caused by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a disease of the immune system. Apart from the kidneys, SLE can also damage the skin, joints, nervous system and virtually any organ or system in the body.
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