mediterranean fever

• Maladie infectieuse bactérienne transmise par les tiques ou par contact avec des animaux infectés, également appelée brucellose ou fièvre ondulante, caractérisée par des fièvres récurrentes, des douleurs articulaires et de la fatigue.

A bacterial infectious disease transmitted by fleas or ticks, also known as brucellosis or undulant fever, characterized by recurring fever, joint pain, and fatigue.

1. BrucellosisC1formal

   An infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella, often transmitted from animals to humans. It is also known as undulant fever or Malta fever.

   fièvre de Malte

   • The patient was diagnosed with Mediterranean fever after consuming unpasteurized dairy products.
   • Symptoms of Mediterranean fever include recurring fevers, joint pain, and fatigue.
   • Veterinarians are at higher risk of contracting Mediterranean fever.

2. Familial Mediterranean FeverC2formal

   A hereditary inflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of fever, abdominal pain, and inflammation of the serous membranes.

   fièvre méditerranéenne familiale

   • Familial Mediterranean fever is most common in people of Mediterranean descent.
   • The patient experienced periodic attacks of fever and abdominal pain due to familial Mediterranean fever.
   • Colchicine is a common treatment for managing familial Mediterranean fever.