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Mediterranean Fever, Familial

Mediterranean Fever, Familial Definition & Meaning
Mediterranean Fever, Familial Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term Mediterranean Fever, Familial?

An autosomal recessive inherited disease characterized by episodic fever, severe abdominal pain, pleurisy, arthritis, and a characteristic ankle rash. Disease flare-ups tend to last 3 days, and individuals are asymptomatic between attacks. Orchitis, a benign recurrent MENINGITIS, headaches, and amyloid nephropathy may also occur. (From Medicine (Baltimore) 1998 Jul;77(4):268-97)

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