Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
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Which gene is primarily responsible for causing Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF)?

  • Pyrin gene
  • Inflammatory gene
  • Cytoskeleton gene
  • MEFV gene (correct)

    • What is the main symptom of FMF?

  • Joint stiffness
  • Recurrent fevers (correct)
  • Skin rash
  • Chronic cough

    • What is the age at which the majority of initial FMF attacks occur?

  • 50 years
  • 30 years
  • 20 years (correct)
  • 40 years

    • Which population is FMF commonly seen in?

    <p>People of Mediterranean &amp; Middle Eastern descent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Pyrin protein in FMF?

    <p>It is mainly found in the cytoskeleton of white blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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