There is no way to prevent SLE. The cause is unknown. The only known risks are things that cannot be changed. These are things like one's sex, age, family history, and ethnic background.
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Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
- Review Date: 11/2021
- Update Date: 03/22/2022