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Screening for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Screening for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

There are no screening tests or guidelines for SLE.

References

  • Lupus. American College of Rheumatology website. Available at: http://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Lupus.
  • Lupus. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases website. Available at: https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/lupus.
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/autoimmune-rheumatic-disorders/systemic-lupus-erythematosus-sle.
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/systemic-lupus-erythematosus-sle-in-adults.
  • What causes lupus? Lupus Foundation of America website. Available at: https://www.lupus.org/resources/what-causes-lupus.
  • What is lupus? Lupus Foundation of America website. Available at: https://www.lupus.org/resources/what-is-lupus.

Contributors

  • Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
Last Updated:
2022-08-01

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