Causes of SLE
The cause of SLE has been attributed to various factors that may interact with each other or with the immune system of the body. These factors may either initiate or exacerbate the condition that is characterized by the abnormal functioning of the body’s immune mechanism. This results in formation of specialized cells known as autoantibodies that begin to attack and destroy various cells and tissues of the body.
Such a reaction may be triggered by various factors that include heredity, viral infection due to viruses such as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Certain drugs such as sulfonamide antibiotics and sex hormones such as estrogen have also been associated with SLE.1
Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date: Jan3rd,09
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