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MEFV mutations in Tunisian patients suffering from familial Mediterranean fever.
Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Jun 2007
Chaabouni Habiba Bouhamed, Ksantini Mohamed, M'rad Ridha, Kharrat Maher, Chaabouni Myriam, Maazoul Faouzi, Bahloul Zouhair, Ben Jemaa Lamia, Ben Moussa Fatma, Ben Chaabane Taoufik, Mrad Skander, Touitou Isabelle, Smaoui Nizar
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OBJECTIVES: To identify the frequency and distribution of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) gene (MEFV) mutations in Tunisian patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This study was performed in the Genetic Department of Tunis University Hospital. A clinical diagnosis of FMF was made according to published criteria. Mutation screening of the MEFV gene was performed in the Human Genetic Laboratory of the "Faculté de...
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