Serum Amyloid A Level in Egyptian Children with Familial Mediterranean Fever

Background and Objectives. SAA is an acute-phase reactant detected during an FMF attack or other inflammatory conditions. High SAA levels may increase the risk of amyloidosis. The aim of the study is to measure the serum amyloid A (SAA) level in a group of Egyptian children with familial Mediterrane...

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Main Authors: Hala M. Lofty, Huda Marzouk, Yomna Farag, Mohammad Nabih, Iman A. S. Khalifa, Noha Mostafa, Ahmed Salah, Laila Rashed, Kamal El Garf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:International Journal of Rheumatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7354018