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History and Prevalence of Lupus SLE by Joshua Sitorus is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document provides an introduction and background on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It discusses how SLE was first recognized as a skin condition in the Middle Ages and was later identified as a systemic disease that can impact multiple organs. Important milestones in the history of SLE research are outlined, such as the discovery of the LE cell in 1948 which marked the beginning of the modern era of SLE research. The document also notes that SLE occurs worldwide but prevalence is higher among cert

Author

Joshua Sitorus

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EN