5 Questions
Which gene is primarily responsible for causing Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF)?
MEFV gene
What is the main symptom of FMF?
Recurrent fevers
What is the age at which the majority of initial FMF attacks occur?
20 years
Which population is FMF commonly seen in?
People of Mediterranean & Middle Eastern descent
What is the role of Pyrin protein in FMF?
It is mainly found in the cytoskeleton of white blood cells
Test your knowledge on Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), an autoinflammatory genetic disorder characterized by recurrent fevers and inflammation in the abdomen, lungs, and joints. Explore its etiology, pathophysiology, and more in this quiz!
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