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 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) 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...
Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Associated Periodic Syndrome (TRAPS) is a rare genetic autoinflammatory disease. Recurrent episodes of fever, abdominal pain, and skin rashes characterize it. What is TRAPS? TRAPS is an autoinflammatory condition that causes recurrent...
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...
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory genetic disease most commonly found in populations around the Mediterranean Sea, hence its name. However, it can affect individuals from any ethnic group. What is FMF? FMF is characterized by recurrent episodes...
