41- Lupus Erythematosus Flashcards
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Systemic lupus erythematosus
Whats is the strongest factor affecting risk for lupus ?
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Gender: women with SLE outnumber men by at least 6:1.
only 3:1 female to male ratio for cutaneous lesions.
-Ethnicity: African-American** 4:1** ratio compering Caucasian American.
it is likely that hormonal factors influence susceptibility
