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Acute Recurrent Pericarditis as the Inaugural Manifestation of Familial Mediterranean Fever

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2022
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder commonly found among individuals of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern descent and caused by Mediterranean Fever gene (MEFV) mutations on chromosome 16.
Attout Hassene, Sofia Amichi, Hichem Bouhamla   +2 more
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THE FEVERS OF INDIA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN. [PDF]

The Lancet, 1895
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A patient with familial Mediterranean fever mimicking diarrhea-dominant irritable bowel syndrome who successfully responded to treatment with colchicine: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2022
Background Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disease. Visceral hypersensitivity is the most important pathophysiology in irritable bowel syndrome. Currently, diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome is based on symptoms and exclusion
Shima Kumei, Masatomo Ishioh, Yuki Murakami, Katsuyoshi Ando, Tsukasa Nozu, Toshikatsu Okumura   +5 more
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Atypical Familial Mediterranean Fever Complicated with Gastrointestinal Amyloidosis Diagnosed due to Paroxysmal Arthralgia and Intractable Diarrhea, Successfully Treated with Tocilizumab [PDF]

, 2019
A 53-year-old man with recurrent episodes of large joint pain and a low-grade fever at irregular intervals for 16 years developed right knee and ankle arthralgia, watery diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Okamoto, Momoko, Kawashiri, Shin-ya, Kuroda, Kishio, Irie, Junji, Igawa, Takashi, Eguchi, Mizuna, Kawakami, Atsushi, Shimizu, Toshimasa, Aikawa, Erika, Origuchi, Tomoki, Takatani, Ayuko, Iwamoto, Naoki, Koga, Tomohiro, Tamai, Mami, Nakamura, Hideki, Hori, Tomoko, Umeda, Masataka, Tsuji, Sosuke, Endo, Yushiro, Sumiyoshi, Remi, Ichinose, Kunihiro   +20 more
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Orbital muscle involvement in a child with familial Mediterranean fever

, 2021
Familial Mediterranean fever is an autosomal recessively inherited autoinflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, serositis and synovitis. Various atypical presentations have been reported in the literature.
Keskindemirci, Gonca, Cakan, Mustafa, Aktay Ayaz, Nuray, Bayramoglu, Sadik Etka, Genc, Hamide Sevinc, Er, Ali   +5 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
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A large pericardial effusion and bilateral pleural effusions as the initial manifestations of Familial Mediterranean Fever [PDF]

, 2015
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a condition characterized by recurrent febrile poly-serositis. Typical presentations of the disease include episodes of fever, abdominal pain and joint pains. Chest pain is a less common presentation.
Mallia, Carmel, Mifsud, Simon, Cassar Demarco, Daniela, Coleiro, Bernard, Schembri, Emma Louise   +4 more
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Reversal of refractory epilepsy in an adult with GAMT deficiency: A case report and comparative literature review

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Guanidinoacetate methyltransferase (GAMT) deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive creatine biosynthesis disorder. Reports specifically focusing on adult patients remain scarce. Methods We report a 52‐year‐old female (the oldest documented case of GAMT deficiency to date) presenting with severe intellectual disability, refractory ...
Wei‐Hung Sung, Hsi Chen, Che‐Wei Hsu, Meng‐Han Tsai   +3 more
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Comparison of Different Pharmaceutical Preparations of Colchicine in Children with Familial Mediterranean Fever: Is Colchicine Opocalcium a Good Alternative?

, 2021
Background: Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory agent used for preventing familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) attacks and amyloidosis.
Selçuk Yüksel, Unsal, Erbil, Serkan Türkuçar, Makay, BALAHAN, Acari, Ceyhun, Balahan Makay, Yukser, Selcuk, Yuksel, Selcuk, Ceyhun Acari, Gülçin Otar Yener, Erbil Ünsal, Turkucar, Serkan, Yener, Gulcin Otar, Hatice Adıgüzel Dundar, Dundar, Hatice Adiguzel, Hatice Adiguzel Dundar, null null, Serkan Turkuucar   +17 more
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An Overview of Foodborne Risks in Afghanistan

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Foodborne diseases represent a serious yet underrecognized public health burden in Afghanistan, a country shaped by decades of conflict, weak infrastructure, and limited regulatory capacity. This article provides a comprehensive overview of major foodborne risks in the country, including microbiological hazards, chemical contaminants, and ...
Mohammad Aman Ahmadzai, Shir Mohammad Samim, Ahmadullah Zahir   +2 more
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