List of TNF Receptor-Associated Periodic Syndrome (TRAPS) Research and Information

…linic. Good diagrams of the biological pathways of TRAPS, Blau, CAPS, FMF, HIDS, and PAPA. Differences between TRAPS and FMF or HIDS are discussed. Dramatic Improvement Following Interleukin 1ß Blockade in Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-1-Associated Syndrome (TRAPS) Resistant to Anti-TNF-α Therapy – Anakinra case study Typical and severe tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome in the absence of mutations in the TNFRSF1A gene: a…

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Impact of Familial Mediterranean Fever, MKD/HIDS, and TRAPS on Patients and Families

…rrean fever (FMF), hyperimmunoglobulinemia D with periodic fever syndrome (HIDS), and tumor necrosis factor-associated periodic fever syndrome (TRAPS) affects patients’ lives and their family’s lives. We invited a sample of patients with these diseases to participate in the study, which consisted of an interview led by a medical anthropologist, journaling, and creative artwork projects to get a full perspective of the patient and family experience…

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Hyper-IgD Syndrome (HIDS) Research and Information

…are also discussed. The Clinical Significance of a Single MVK Mutation in HIDS – Not all cases of HIDS have 2 mutations. This shows how those with only one MVK mutation can have the same symptoms as those with 2 mutations. Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency: A Survey of 50 Patients– In depth survey study in France. Includes details on symptoms, prognosis, and treatments. “MKD is not only an autoinflammatory syndrome but also a multisystemic inflammator…

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