Lupus can mimic HIV symptoms and damage kidneys if untreated – KNUST expert

One patient living with the condition is 28-year-old nurse Patience Appau Owusu, who has been battling lupus-related chronic kidney disease for the past four years.“One of the things that can affect the filtering apparatus of the kidney is this autoimmune condition we call lupus,” Professor Tarnor explained.

He said lupus is a systemic condition that can affect different parts of the body and may present with symptoms such as hair loss and persistent joint pain.