genetic
TNF receptor associated periodic syndrome
TNF associated periodic (TRAPS) is a periodic fever syndrome associated with in a receptor for the molecule tumor factor (TNF) that is inheritable in an manner. Individuals with TRAPS have episodic symptoms such as recurrent high fevers, rash, pain, joint/muscle aches and puffy eyes.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Vertigo, pericarditis
Causes — why it happens
- · in the TNFRSF1A gene
How it's found
- ·Blood test, test
Treatment
- ·,
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