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autoimmune disease, one of a large group of diseases characterized by altered function of the immune system of the body, resulting in the production of antibodies against the body's own cells.ome autoimmune disorders, such as Hashimoto's disease, are tissue specific, whereas others, such as SLE, affect multiple organs and systems. Both genetic and environmental triggers may contribute to autoimmune disease. About 5-8% of the U.S. population is affected by an autoimmune disease.
Lupus is an auto-immune disease that can last for decades. Auto-immune disease are disease where the immune system fights the body and organs rather than fighting viruses. With Lupus, the immune system over-reacts and begins to attack healthy tissue and organs - these attackes can be limited, or severe and can have many far-ranging effect.