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The rate and significance of Mediterranean fever gene mutations in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a three-month, longitudinal clinical study.
Rheumatology international - 1 Nov 2008
Cinar Muhammet, Dinc Ayhan, Simsek Ismail, Erdem Hakan, Koc Bayram, Pay Salih, Tunca Yusuf, Kilic Selim, Gul Davud
Abstract excerpt
In this study, our aim was to investigate the prevalence of Mediterranean fever (MEFV) gene mutations in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and assessing their clinical significance. Ninety-five consecutive patients (12 women, 83 men) with active AS were included to the study. All patient's relevant clinical data were recorded at the beginning and patient assessment measures were performed. The frequency...
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