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Nov 11, 2021 · Familial Mediterranean fever is caused by a gene change (mutation) that's passed from parents to children. The gene change affects the function of an immune system protein called pyrin, causing problems in regulating inflammation in the body. In people with FMF, change occurs in a gene called MEFV.
Aug 31, 2022 · Familial Mediterranean fever is primarily a genetic disease due to Mendelian-recessive inheritance of Mediterranean fever gene mutations. Occurs mainly in people of Mediterranean ancestry, especially from Arab countries, Turkey, Israel, and Armenia.
Virtually all cases are due to a mutation in the Mediterranean Fever (MEFV) gene on the chromosome 16, which codes for a protein called pyrin or marenostrin. Various mutations of this gene lead to FMF, although some mutations cause a more severe picture than others.
Jul 16, 2023 · Familial Mediterranean fever is a rare inherited disorder seen in some ethnic groups that causes bouts of fever, chest pain, stomach pain, and arthritis.
Jul 26, 2023 · Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) refers to a hereditary autoinflammatory disorder that mainly affects people of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern origin. FMF is characterized by recurrent episodes of fever and serositis (i.e., inflammation of the serous membranes) of the heart, abdomen, or joints.
Jan 1, 2015 · Mediterranean fever is an autosomal recessive disease. Its features are intermittent attacks of painful inflammation, abdominal pain, fever, and arthritis. Its attacks take from a few hours to a few days of symptoms and the recurrence takes a few weeks or months.
Nov 11, 2021 · If you have signs and symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever, you may begin by seeing your family health care provider. Your health care provider may refer you to a specialist in inflammatory diseases (rheumatologist).
