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<i>MEFV</i> Gene Mutations in Egyptian Patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever
1 Apr 2010
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of fever and serositis. The disease affects mainly Mediterranean populations and is caused by mutations in the MEFV gene. AIM: This work was carried out to identify and determine the frequencies of MEFV gene mutations in Egyptian patients in whom FMF was diagnosed. METHODS: We investigated 316...
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