Thomas, Donald E.,

The lupus encyclopedia : a comprehensive guide for patients and families / Donald E. Thomas, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR. - Baltimore Johns Hopkins Press 2014 - xxxi, 874 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm. - A Johns Hopkins Press health book .

Definitions, causes, and diagnosis of autoimmune disease -- How lupus affects the body -- Other complications of lupus and their treatments -- Treating lupus -- Practical matters.

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that can affect any system and organ in the body. This compendium provides detailed explanations of every body system potentially affected by the disease, along with practical advice about coping.

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