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Periodic Fever Syndromes – FMF & TRAPS

Periodic Fever Syndromes – FMF & TRAPS

    If you or your child has unexplained fevers it’s almost a certainty you have ready about periodic fever syndromes (PFS). Nearly all have an identified genetic link (except PFAPA – only a possible link). Periodic fever syndromes are rare fever disorders categorized as autoinflammatory disease. The body responds as if there are foreign germs andRead more about Periodic Fever Syndromes – FMF & TRAPS[…]

Autoimmunity and Autoinflammatory Disorders – Which does your child have?

Autoimmunity and Autoinflammatory Disorders – Which does your child have?

Joint pain. It’s one of the most common signs of autoinflammatory conditions and autoimmune conditions. But what happens inside of our body with these two conditions is very different. The distinction between autoinflammatory and autoimmunity is more recent. Autoinflammatory conditions are new to science and medicine. They are being discovered more rapidly today. Autoimmune conditions have been recognizedRead more about Autoimmunity and Autoinflammatory Disorders – Which does your child have?[…]