Familial Mediterranean fever

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an inherited autoinflammatory disease characterized by episodes of recurrent fever and pain in the abdomen, chest, and joints. Symptoms are attributed to decreased levels of a protein called pyrin (also known as marenostrin), which is involved in the body’s immune response by helping to regulate inflammation. FMF is also known as familial paroxysmal polyserositis. View testing options