PFAPA Syndrome

PFAPA Syndrome

PFAPA syndrome (Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, and Adenitis) is the most common non-genetic periodic fever syndrome. It’s characterized by recurrent episodes of fever, mouth sores, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes. Overview PFAPA syndrome...
Behçet’s Disease

Behçet’s Disease

Behçet’s Disease is a rare disorder that causes blood vessel inflammation throughout the body. Recurrent episodes of mouth and/or genital sores, eye inflammation, skin rashes, and lesions characterize it. What is Behçet’s Disease? Behçet’s Disease is...
Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency (MKD)/ Hyper IgD Syndrome (HIDS)

Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency (MKD)/ Hyper IgD Syndrome (HIDS)

Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency (MKD) / Hyper IgD Syndrome (HIDS) is a rare genetic autoinflammatory disease. Recurrent episodes of fever, abdominal pain, and skin rash characterize it. What is MKD/HIDS? MKD/HIDS is an autoinflammatory condition that causes recurrent...
Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS)

Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS)

Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS) are a group of rare genetic autoinflammatory diseases. Recurrent episodes of fever, skin rash, and joint pain characterize them. What is CAPS? CAPS is a term that encompasses three conditions: Familial Cold...