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Alternate Name(s): Familial paroxysmal polyserositis; Periodic peritonitis; Recurrent polyserositis; Benign paroxysmal peritonitis; Periodic disease; Periodic fever ...... Familial Mediterranean fever is an inherited disorder characterized by recurrent fever and inflammation, often involving the abdomen or the lung.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000363.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000363.htm#Definition
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Familial Mediterranean fever — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, complications, treatment of this inherited inflammatory disorder. ... Familial Mediterranean fever is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent fevers and painful inflammation of your abdomen, lungs and joints.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/familial-mediterranean-fever/...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/familial-mediterranean-fever/DS00766
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Familial Mediterranean fever is an inherited condition characterized by recurrent episodes of painful inflammation in the abdomen, chest, or joints. These episodes are often accompanied by fever and sometimes a rash.
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ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=familialmediterraneanfever
ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=familialmediterraneanfever
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Overview: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is also called recurrent polyserositis. The salient features of FMF include brief recurrent episodes of peritonitis, pleuritis, and arthritis, usually with accompanying fever. ... The preeminent feature of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is the paroxysm, the classic onset...
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/330284-overview
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What is Familial Mediterranean Fever? ... What do we know about heredity and Familial Mediterranean Fever? ... How is Familial Mediterranean Fever diagnosed?
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This is a place for those living with periodic fever illnesses, caregivers and professionals alike. Our goal is to facilitate exchange of thoughts and feelings, experiences and hope. Join us in combating both the despair and the pain through hope and information and advocacy. ... What is; Familial Mediterranean Fever?;
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Familial Mediterranean fever is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by recurrent bouts of fever and peritonitis, sometimes with pleuritis, skin lesions, arthritis, and, very rarely, pericarditis. Renal amyloidosis may develop, sometimes leading to renal failure.
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www.merck.com/mmpe/sec19/ch297/ch297b.html
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