Overview
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a genetic autoinflammatory disorder that causes recurrent fevers and painful inflammation of your abdomen, chest and joints.
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an inherited disorder that usually occurs in people of Mediterranean origin — including those of Jewish, Arab, Armenian, Turkish, North African, Greek or Italian ancestry. But it can affect people in any ethnic group.
FMF is typically diagnosed during childhood. While there’s no cure for this disorder, you may be able to relieve or even prevent signs and symptoms of FMF by following your treatment plan.
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