What disease involves the deposition of circulating immune complexes containing an antibody against host DNA,resulting in tissue damage?

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, resulting in the deposition of circulating immune complexes containing an antibody against host DNA, which can lead to tissue damage. Hemolytic anemia, pernicious anemia, and myasthenia gravis are other autoimmune diseases, but they do not involve these specific immune complexes.

What Disease Involves the Deposition of Circulating Immune Complexes Containing