What is periodic fever aphthous stomatitis pharyngitis cervical adenitis syndrome?

Periodic Fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis,cervical adenitis (PFAPA) is characterized as recurrent attacks of fever, sore throat, mouth sores and swelling of the glands in the neck. It usually occurs in childhood, and generally resolves in the second decade of life.

How do members experience periodic fever aphthous stomatitis pharyngitis cervical adenitis syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with periodic fever aphthous stomatitis pharyngitis cervical adenitis syndrome*

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Top treatments taken by people for periodic fever aphthous stomatitis pharyngitis cervical adenitis syndrome*

Who has periodic fever aphthous stomatitis pharyngitis cervical adenitis syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 4
20s 1
30s 13
40s 6
50s 2
60s 3
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 13
Female 14