Higher than expected carrier rates for familial Mediterranean fever in various Jewish ethnic groups
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disease characterised by recurrent attacks of inflammation of serosal membranes. Amyloidosis leading to renal failure is the most severe complication in untreated patients. In Israel FMF is most frequent among Jews of North African origin....
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Published in | European journal of human genetics : EJHG Vol. 8; no. 4; pp. 307 - 310 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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England
Nature Publishing Group
01.04.2000
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