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First received: December 15, 2022

Clinical Trial: Evaluating the Genetics and Immunology of Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, and Cervical Adenitis (PFAPA) Syndrome and Other Tonsil Disorders

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, And Cervical Adenitis (Pfapa)

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: Evaluating the Genetics and Immunology of Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, and Cervical Adenitis (PFAPA) Syndrome and Other Tonsil Disorders

Brief Summary: Background:Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) is the most common periodic fever syndrome of childhood.Symptoms can include swelling of the glands in the throat, mouth ulcers, and tonsillitis.Removal of the tonsils can stop the periodic flareups.But researchers do not know how PFAPA develops.In this natural history study, researchers will collect specimens and data from people with PFAPA to see what they might have in common.Objective:To collect blood and other specimens…

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