Familial Mediterranean fever

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent short episodes of fever and serositis resulting in pain in the abdomen, chest, joints and muscles.

Hyperkalemia

An abnormally increased potassium concentration in the blood.


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PMID (PMCID)
10977811
 MALE Adult
Severe hyperkalemia in two renal transplant recipients treated with standard dose of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
Koc M, Bihorac A, Ozener CI, Kantarci G, Akoglu E.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2000;36(3):E18.
We describe two renal transplant recipients who developed end-stage renal disease secondary to familial Mediterranean fever and presented with severe hyperkalemia secondary to the use of standard dose of trimethoprim.