Conquering Familial Mediterranean Fever Empowering Patients with Knowledge

FMF is a genetic periodic fever syndrome that is often misdiagnosed; however, 90% of patients are diagnosed before age 20. This retrospective study describes the first series of FMF patients in the Netherlands, focusing on clinical, demographic, and genetic characteristics. FMF, also known as recurrent polyserositis, is a hereditary autoinflammatory disorder characterized mainly by brief recurrent episodes of peritonitis, ... Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a rare disorder passed down through families (inherited). It involves repeated fevers and inflammation that often affects ... 706 Followers, 122 Following, 124 Posts - Familial Mediterranean Fever (@familialmediterraneanfever) on Instagram: "Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an ... Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory disease caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous gain-of-function mutations in MEFV, ... Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a hereditary autoinflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent bouts of fever and serosal ... FMF is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of fever and inflammation in the peritoneum, synovium, or pleura, accompanied by pain. Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an inherited condition that causes repeated attacks of painful inflammation in the abdomen, chest or joints. Conditions and Treatments: Familial Mediterranean fever, University of Florida Health, University of Florida (352) 733-0111