title: The immunologic basis of lupus.
abstract: This article reviews the immunologic basis of systemic lupus erythematosus. It covers basic immunologic abnormalities, possible role of diet in autoimmune diseases, and the basis for specific abnormalities, such as renal and central nervous system disease.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007167:Immunotherapy; D007239:Infections / Q000276:immunology; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000209:etiology