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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