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Detection of Mediterranean fever gene mutations in Egyptian children with inflammatory bowel disease.
International journal of rheumatic diseases - 1 Aug 2016
Salah Samia, El-Shabrawi Mortada, Lotfy Hala Mohamed, Shiba Hala Fathy, Abou-Zekri Maha, Farag Yomna
Abstract excerpt
AIM: The aim of the current study is to investigate the prevalence of familial Mediterranean fever gene (MEFV) mutations in a cohort of Egyptian children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and to characterize familial Mediterranean fever (FMF)-IBD patients, helping better understanding of IBD pathogenesis. METHODS: The study enrolled 17 patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), 15 with Crohn's disease(CD), 10...
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