Abstract:Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, autoimmune disease wich variable symptoms affecting numerous organs and insidious onset of an unpredictable course, with episodes of activity and remission. The development of the disease is evaluated by a combination of clinical history, physical and laboratory tests to identify risk factors related to the stage or complications of the disease. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR 97) was the first to establish criteria for SLE classification… Show more
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