Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus sLE is a chronic autoimmune disease that can be fatal however with recent medical advances fatalities are becoming increasingly rare The immune system attacks the body,'s cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage SLE can affect any part of the body, but most often harms the heart, joints, skin, lungs, blood vessels, liver, kidneys, and nervous system Lupus can occur at any age, and is most common in women particularly 90% of patients are women of child-bearing age.Introduction • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can be fatal; however, with recent medical advances, fatalities are becoming increasingly rare. • The immune system attacks the body’s cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. • SLE can affect any part of the body, but most often harms the heart, joints, skin, lungs, blood vessels, liver, kidneys, and nervous system. • Lupus can occur at any age, and is most common in women, particularly 90% of patients are women of child-bearing age