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Normally, the body's immune system makes proteins called antibodies that protect it from illness. The antibodies attach themselves to harmful bacteria and viruses called antigens, which can cause illness.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease, which means the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy body cells and tissues without the presence of antigens.

When this occurs, the antibodies are called autoantibodies. The result is inflammation and injury to cells and tissues that can lead to symptoms of ... more