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Gene mutations and clinical phenotypes in 15 Chinese children with cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS).
Science China. Life sciences - 1 Dec 2017
Li Caifeng, Tan Xiaohua, Zhang Junmei, Li Shipeng, Mo Wenxiu, Han Tongxin, Kuang Weiying, Zhou Yifang, Deng Jianghong
Abstract excerpt
The aim of our study is to explore the features of clinical manifestations and genetic mutations in Chinese CAPS patients. Fifteen confirmed patients with CAPS were enrolled. The onset time ranges from 2 days after birth to 6 years and 1 month. Recurrent urticaria rash (93.3%) with fever (100%) were two dominant characteristics of these patients that were presented as either acute or chronic process. Systemic...
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