Clinical and genetic peculiarities of vasculitis associated with Familial Mediterranean fever in Armenian children
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Introduction Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is the most common hereditary disorder among Armenians. It manifests mainly in childhood and represents a significant health care pediatric problem. The clinical picture of FMF and vasculitis have much in common: fever, abdominal pain, arthritis, myalgia, skin lesions. Numerous data indicate a higher incidence of vasculitis in FMF patients, compared with healthy ethnically matched populations.
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