Article
Familial Mediterranean fever in children presenting with attacks of fever alone.
The Journal of rheumatology - 1 Apr 2010
Padeh Shai, Livneh Avi, Pras Elon, Shinar Yael, Lidar Merav, Feld Olga, Berkun Yackov
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an inherited disease characterized by attacks of febrile polyserositis. In children, attacks of fever alone, or with headache and malaise, may precede other forms of attacks. Our objective was clinical and genetic characterization of FMF and its development in pediatric patients who first presented with attacks of fever alone. METHODS: Clinical characterization and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
