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    GlossarySystemic Lupus Erythematosus (Systemic Lupus)

    autoimmune disease causing widespread inflammation and tissue damage

    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, causing widespread inflammation and damage to various organs, including the skin, joints, kidneys, and brain. Symptoms can vary widely but often include fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes, and fever.

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