Question 391 · LEK · Systemic lupus erythematosus

The classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus do not include:

  1. A. dermal and mucosal lesions.
  2. B. renal lesions.
  3. C. polyserositis.
  4. D. neuropsychiatric symptoms.
  5. E. normal or high concentrations of C3 and C4 components of the complement.
Hint

Ask in which direction complement levels move in active lupus, given that immune complexes consume them.

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