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How young can a person be diagnosed with lupus?

By Anonymous September 3, 2011 - 11:05am
 
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According to the LUPUS Foundation of America, "Most kids are diagnosed between the ages of 11 and 15, but lupus can strike younger children too." In fact, this article highlights the life of a young boy who was diagnosed with lupus at age 8. Source of article: Lupus at a Young Age.

You can read about children and lupus at: LUPUS Foundation of America.

September 4, 2011 - 7:17am
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