Familial Mediterranean fever
Alternate Names : Familial paroxysmal polyserositis, Periodic peritonitis, Recurrent polyserositis, Benign paroxysmal peritonitis, Periodic disease, Periodic fever
Definition
Familial Mediterranean fever is a disorder passed down through families (inherited), which involves repeated fevers and inflammation that often affects the abdomen or lungs.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Familial Mediterranean fever is caused by a mutation in the MEFV gene. The condition usually affects people of Mediterranean ancestry, especially non-Ashkenazi (Sephardic) Jews, Armenians, and Arabs, although people from other ethnic groups may also be affected. This disease is very rare. Risk factors include a family history of familial Mediterranean fever or having Mediterranean ancestry.
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