Just diagnosed with PFAPA syndrome?
You are not alone. Here is where to start: learn the basics, find a specialist or center that sees PFAPA syndrome, look for clinical trials, and connect with others living with it — all in one place.
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PFAPA syndrome is a rare condition. Also known as Marshall syndrome with periodic fever, Periodic fever-aphtous stomatitis-pharyngitis-adenopathy syndrome. Tomeko brings together the specialists, research, clinical trials, treatments and community for PFAPA syndrome so you can go from overwhelmed to oriented. For authoritative medical detail, see the reference sources below.
Identifiers: ORPHA:42642 · ICD-10 E85.0 · GARD 0005657
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Authoritative references for PFAPA syndrome
Research & market landscape for PFAPA syndrome
Following PFAPA syndrome for research or industry? Tomeko brings together the recruiting trials, the latest literature, patient organizations, and the specialist and care-center footprint for PFAPA syndrome — the real-world landscape behind the condition, in one place.
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Common questions
What is PFAPA syndrome?
PFAPA syndrome is a rare condition. Also known as Marshall syndrome with periodic fever, Periodic fever-aphtous stomatitis-pharyngitis-adenopathy syndrome. For an authoritative medical description see the reference sources on this page; Tomeko brings the specialists, clinical trials, patient organizations and community for PFAPA syndrome together in one place.
What are the symptoms of PFAPA syndrome?
Symptoms of PFAPA syndrome vary from person to person. For a reviewed, plain-language overview see the authoritative references below (NIH GARD, Orphanet), and discuss your own symptoms with a clinician who treats PFAPA syndrome.
How is PFAPA syndrome treated?
Treatment for PFAPA syndrome depends on the individual and is managed by specialists. Use Tomeko to find clinicians and Centers of Excellence who see PFAPA syndrome, and review current options with them.
What causes PFAPA syndrome — is it genetic?
The cause and inheritance of PFAPA syndrome are described in the authoritative references linked on this page. A genetics or specialist clinician who treats PFAPA syndrome can explain what it means for you and your family.
I was just diagnosed with PFAPA syndrome — what should I do first?
Start by learning the basics from an authoritative source, find a specialist or center that sees PFAPA syndrome, and connect with a patient organization. Tomeko brings these together on one hub.
Where can I find a specialist for PFAPA syndrome?
Use Tomeko's specialist and Centers-of-Excellence directories to find clinicians who treat PFAPA syndrome, filtered to your area.
Are there clinical trials for PFAPA syndrome?
Tomeko shows live, recruiting studies for PFAPA syndrome from ClinicalTrials.gov on the hub.
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