Familial Mediterranean Fever Presenting with Recurrent Aseptic Meningitis: A Case Report

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory disorder that is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern and primarily affects people of specific ethnicities such as Jews, Turks, Arabs, and Armenians.1 It usually presents as periodic fever associated with serositis (predominantly peritonitis, pleuritis, and arthritis).1 Central nervous system (CNS) manifestations in patients with FMF are rarely reported, and are associated with optic neuritis, pseudotumor cerebri, multiple sclerosis, and aseptic meningitis.
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research