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It’s time to shine a light on a little talked about but common result of systemic lupus-lupus nephritis. 

• Lupus affects 1.5 million adults in the U.S.
• In adults with lupus, 50% will have kidney disease
• Between 1 and 3 out of every 10 people with lupus nephritis will develop kidney failure

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