Schönlein-Henoch syndrome in patients with familial Mediterranean fever.
Ten  episodes of Schönlein-Henoch purpura (SHP) in 8 patients with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) were observed. Five episodes developed 3-14 days after penicillin injections, suggesting an etiologic association. FMF and SHP have clear clinical similarities, and if the frequency of association of the 2 diseases is indeed high, perhaps a common etiologic factor should be sought. An immune complex mechanism might be the link between these 2 disease entities.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex / Q000276:immunology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D010505:Familial Mediterranean Fever / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D008297:Male; D010406:Penicillins / Q000009:adverse effects
D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex; D010406:Penicillins