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Clinico-demographic and molecular characteristics of familial Mediterranean fever in Egypt: a multicenter study.
Scientific reports - 25 Jul 2026
Elbadry Mohamed, Eltaweel Noha H, Ahmed Mohamed Hussein, Mahros Aya M, El-Raey Fathiya, Bazeed Shamardan, Omar Hanaa, Shamardan Ahmed, Hagag Mahmoud, Arafat Shimaa, Bakr Asmaa, Tahoon Marwa, Sayed Sara M, Zaky Samy
Abstract excerpt
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an inherited autoinflammatory disease characterized by recurrent episodes of fever and serositis caused by mutations in the MEFV gene. FMF primarily affects individuals of Mediterranean ancestry. Typical manifestations include short-lasting attacks of abdominal pain, chest pain, and arthritis. Long-term complications, such as amyloidosis, might be prevented with colchicine...
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