Infection
Many infectious conditions would initiate lupus and trigger a relapse. These might include hepatitis C, Epstein – Barr, cytomegalovirus, or herpes zoster. Those diseases would stimulate the immune system to operate and fight against foreign viruses or bacteria. However, this mechanism would mistakenly attack some healthy tissues in the body and cause lupus. As a result, you might notice inflammation in many parts of the body, such as kidneys, joints, skin, lungs, or even heart lining. If left untreated for an extended period, it would lead to impaired functions or damages in your body. [4]
