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A novel single variant in the MEFV gene causing Mediterranean fever and Behçet’s disease: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2018
Background Familial Mediterranean fever is an autoinflammatory disease of unknown etiology, characterized clinically by recurrent attacks of sudden-onset fever with arthralgia and/or thoracoabdominal pain and pathogenetically by autosomal recessive ...
Maria Zerkaoui, Fatima Zahra Laarabi, Yousra Ajhoun, Bouchra Chkirate, Abdelaziz Sefiani   +4 more
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A Killing Disease Epidemic Among Displaced Sudanese Population Identified as Visceral Leishmaniasis. [PDF]

, 1991
A fatal disease epidemic affected the Bentiu area in southern Sudan and led to a mass migration of the Nuer tribe searching for treatment. The initially available information revealed a high mortality rate due to a possible occurrence of tuberculosis ...
Chantal, B, de Beer, P, Deng, L, el Harith, A, Semiao-Santos, S J, van Grootheest, M   +5 more
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Familial Mediterranean Fever With Complete Symptomatic Remission During Pregnancy [PDF]

Intestinal Research, 2015
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder, ethnically restricted and commonly found among populations surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
Kwang Taek Kim, Hyun Joo Jang, Jae Eun Lee, Mi Kang Kim, Jun Jae Yoo, Gye Yeon Lee, Sea Hyub Kae, Jin Lee   +7 more
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Predicting Distribution of Aedes Aegypti and Culex Pipiens Complex, Potential Vectors of Rift Valley Fever Virus in Relation to Disease Epidemics in East Africa. [PDF]

, 2013
The East African region has experienced several Rift Valley fever (RVF) outbreaks since the 1930s. The objective of this study was to identify distributions of potential disease vectors in relation to disease epidemics.
Abdo-Salem S, Amraoui F, Anyamba A, Anyangu AS, Aradaib IE, Clements AC, Crabtree MB, Dar O, Daubney R, Diallo M, EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare, Gerdes GH, Jost CC, Jupp PG, Kebede S, Kija B, Kitau J, Le GG, Linthicum KJ, Linthicum KJ, Lobo JM, Logan TM, Logan TM, Meegan JM, Mohamed M, Montesinos-Lopez OA, Moutailler S, Nguku PM, Ogoma SB, Ortega-Huerta M, Pearson RG, Pearson RG, Peterson AT, Phillips SJ, Rweyemamu M, Sang R, Swets JA, Tabachnick WJ, Turell MJ, Warren DL, Wisz MS   +40 more
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Mediterranean spotted fever as a cause of septic shock

IDCases, 2019
Mediterranean spotted fever is a generally benign disease but with the potential of serious manifestations.We report a case of Mediterranean spotted fever in a 56-year–old woman, with pet dog exposure, who presented with a septic shock pattern.
M. Abdeljelil, H. Sakly, I. Kooli, W. Marrakchi, A. Aouam, C. Loussaief, A. Toumi, H. Ben Brahim, M. Chakroun   +8 more
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Natural history and outcome in systemic AA amyloidosis [PDF]

, 2007
BACKGROUND:Deposition of amyloid fibrils derived from circulating acute-phase reactant serum amyloid A protein (SAA) causes systemic AA amyloidosis, a serious complication of many chronic inflammatory disorders.
Gallimore, JR, Gilbertson, JA, Gillmore, JD, Goodman, HJB, Hawkins, PN, Lachmann, HJ, Sabin, CA   +6 more
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Familial Mediterranean Fever: Perspective and Round on Uncertainties

Dubai Medical Journal
Introduction: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a hereditary periodic fever characterized by its autosomal recessive nature. The complexity of its presentation and response to treatment poses significant challenges in diagnosing and managing FMF ...
Haifa Ali Bin Dahman, Adel Mohammed Al-Wahadneh, Mohammed Elian Abu-Shukair   +2 more
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A Case of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Accompanying Familial Mediterranean Fever

Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2017
Background. Eosinophilic esophagitis is an inflammatory condition where there is a dense infiltration of eosinophils typically exceeding fifteen cells per high power field.
Pejman Rohani, Mehri Najafi Sani, Mitra Ahmadi, Vahid Ziaee   +3 more
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Familial Mediterranean fever without cardinal symptoms and role of genetic screening

Reumatismo, 2012
Familial mediterranean fever is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by paroxysmal episodes of fever and serosal inflammation. The classical presentation is fever and severe recurrent abdominal pain due to serositis that lasts for one to three ...
I. Hacıbekiroglu, M.S. Dal, C. Bes, H. Buyukhatipoglu, T. Ulas, H.G. Apucu, F. Borlu   +6 more
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Evaluating the (comparative) safety profile of the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 using individual case safety reports in VigiBase

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aim Novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) was used under the WHO emergency use listing for circulating vaccine‐derived polio virus (cVDPV) outbreaks from 2021 to 2023. We assessed nOPV2 adverse events following immunization (AEFIs) and compared its safety profile to other vaccines using VigiBase.
Comfort Kunak Ogar, Malede Mequanent Sisay, Leonardo Roque‐Pereira, Christine Leopold, Patrick C. Souverein, Aukje K. Mantel‐Teeuwisse, Marie L. De Bruin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source