Causes
The cause of lupus is unknown. Researchers believe it may be a combination of:
- Genetic factors
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Environmental factors, which may include:
- Sunlight (UV rays)
- Stress
- Viral or other type of infection
- Drug-induced ( methyldopa , procainamide , hydralazine , isoniazid , chlorpromazine , TNF-blocking drugs)
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