Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF): A Comprehensive Update Based on the Latest Evidence
Overview and Epidemiology Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a rare, autosomal recessive autoinflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of fever and inflammation. It primarily affects individuals of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern descent, including those of Armenian, Turkish, Arab, Sephardic Jewish, and Greek origin. FMF is one of the most common hereditary autoinflammatory syndromes worldwide, with…