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Hi Anonymous,

No, lupus is not contagious. Lupus is an autoimmune disease. It inflames: 

  • Joints
  • Tendons
  • Skin
  • Other connective tissue and organs

 

It causes the immune system to make antibodies that attack the body's healthy cells and tissue.

For more information on Lupus, please visit our page: 

https://www.empowher.com/condition/lupus

Hope this answered your question!

Rosa

November 21, 2011 - 5:29am

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