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Familial Mediterranean fever is an inherited autoinflammatory syndrome characterised by recurrent short episodes of high fever associated with abdominal pain, inflammation of joints and other body sites and skin rash. If untreated, amyloidosis commonly develops and may have a fatal outcome.
Nov 11, 2021 · Signs and symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever usually begin during childhood. They occur in bouts called attacks that last 1-3 days. Arthritic attacks may last for weeks or months. Signs and symptoms of FMF attacks vary, but can include: Fever; Abdominal pain; Chest pain, which can make it hard to breathe deeply
Jul 16, 2023 · Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a rare genetic disorder that is primarily seen in some ethnic populations. It is also sometimes called familial paroxysmal polyserositis or recurrent polyserositis.
Apr 25, 2024 · Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an inherited autoinflammatory disease characterized by recurrent episodes (attacks) of fever and acute inflammation of the membranes lining the abdomen, joints and lungs.
Familial Mediterranean fever is caused by a gene inherited from both parents. Typically, most people have attacks of severe abdominal pain and a high fever. The diagnosis usually is based on symptoms, but genetic testing is available. This disorder may cause amyloidosis if not adequately treated.
Sep 30, 2010 · Characterised by recurrent attacks of fever and systemic inflammation, typically lasting 24-72 hours and presenting in childhood. Rare manifestations include chronic arthritis, spondyloarthropathy, myopathies, and protracted febrile myalgia.
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Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is caused by an autosomal recessive mutation in the MEFV gene, which encodes the pyrin protein that helps modulate the inflammatory response in neutrophils. People with genetic origins in the Mediterranean basin are more commonly (but not exclusively) affected.
