A common diagnostic criterion for identifying systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is: (Select all that apply.)
a. butterfly rash over nose and cheeks
b. photosensitivity.
c. severe abdominal pain.
d. skin ulcers.
e. polyarthralgias and polyarthritis.
f. immobility.
A, B, E
Butterfly rash on face, sensitivity to sunlight, polyarthralgias and polyarthritis are some of the main criteria leading to the diagnosis of SLE.
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