Familial mediterranean fever causes

Template:Familial Mediterranean fever Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]

Overview

Familial Mediterranean fever is most often caused by a mutation in the MEFV gene. This gene creates proteins involved in inflammation.

Causes

Genetic Causes

• Familial Mediterranean fever is caused by a mutation in the MEFV gene.