Like Our Autoinflammatory Chart? You’ll Love What’s Coming Soon!

…toinflammatory diseases. In addition, we will also have links to all the latest research, clinical trials, genetic testing labs and other helpful information for each disease, and helpful materials for patients all in one site online. We are working with experts on autoinflammatory diseases, and innovative designers and digital specialists to make this into a very easy to use, helpful tool that can be linked and collaborated on with various doctor…

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Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, & Cervical Adenitis Syndrome (PFAPA Syndrome) Research and Information

…y difficult in some patients to differentiate between HIDS and PFAPA. This comprehensive chart compares the typical presentation of PFAPA to the typical presentation of HIDS. Tonsillectomy efficacy is comparable to the standard medical treatment in PFAPA syndrome NIH researchers identify cause and new treatment for common recurrent fever in children – Kineret is a viable treatment for PFAPA – “The anakinra treatment has the potential to restore th…

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PFAPA vs. HIDS

…t similar conditions such as HA20, FMF, CAPS, TRAPS, and HIDS with genetic testing and comparison of symptoms. Genetic testing available for the MVK gene. Most cases are autosomal recessive. However, some patients with HIDS have only one mutation found. Risk of Severe Complications None. Amyloidosis, Henoch-Schonlein pupura (HSP), respiratory infections, and macrophage activation syndrome have been reported. Some patients have enlarged liver and/o…

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