Familial Mediterranean Fever Flashcards by Janet Jincy | Brainscape

Q

what is Familial Mediterranean Fever

A

autosomal recessive disorder

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Features - attacks typically last 1-3 days

A

pyrexia
abdominal pain (due to peritonitis)
pleurisy
pericarditis
arthritis
erysipeloid rash on lower limbs

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Mx Familial Mediterranean Fever

A

colchicine

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