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Genetics Researchers have now identified more than 50 genes which they associate with lupus. Environment Most researchers today think that an environmental agent, such as a virus or possibly a chemical, randomly encountered by a genetically susceptible individual, acts to trigger the disease.
Was this resource helpful? Yes No. Understanding lupus. Medically reviewed: November 28, Other Genes Other genes have also been associated with the development of lupus. Hormones and Environmental Factors Women are 9 times more likely than men to develop lupus.
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New research shows air pollution may play a role in the development of June 14, Up to 75 percent of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus -- an incurable autoimmune disease commonly known as lupus -- experience neuropsychiatric symptoms. But so far, our understanding of the June 27, Researchers have uncovered a potential genetic trigger of systemic autoimmune disease.
The study discovered virus-like elements within the human genome linked to the development of two autoimmune June 9, The results of a new study show for the first time that an individual's exposure to air pollution may have a direct role in triggering disease activity as well as airway inflammation in children and ScienceDaily shares links with sites in the TrendMD network and earns revenue from third-party advertisers, where indicated.
Print Email Share. The following are common environmental triggers: Ultraviolet rays from the sun or from fluorescent light bulbs Sulfa drugs, which make a person more sensitive to the sun, such as: Bactrim® and Septra® trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole ; sulfisoxazole Gantrisin® ; tolbutamide Orinase® ; sulfasalazine Azulfidine® ; diuretics Sun-sensitizing tetracycline drugs such as minocycline Minocin® Penicillin or other antibiotic drugs such as: amoxicillin Amoxil® ; ampicillin Ampicillin Sodium ADD-Vantage® ; cloxacillin Cloxapen® An infection, a cold or a viral illness An injury, particularly traumatic injury Emotional stress, such as a divorce, illness, death in the family, or other life complications Anything that causes stress to the body, such as surgery, physical harm, pregnancy, or giving birth Exhaustion.
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