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It may be hard to pronounce, but it’s even harder to live with.
It’s Lou-pus Era-theme-ah-toe-sus, Lupus for short. Or simply LE.
No matter how you say it, the fact remains — LE is an often painful, sometimes fatal disease of the body’s connective tissue.
With early diagnosis and treatment, Lupus can be kept under control.
But we need your help to find the cure.
To help or get help — Lupus Erythematosus Foundation, Inc.
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