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Is it possible that familial mediterranean fever be detected before its symptoms appear?
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Yes: Genetic tests can detect susceptibility to familal mediterranean fever though there is a risk of false negatives. See this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/familial-mediterranean-fever/ds00766/dsection=tests-and-diagnosis.
Answered 12/24/2013
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