What’s Muckle Wells Syndrome?

Muckle Wells syndrome (MWS) is a rare genetic disease that affects the skin, joints, and can cause fever. It can also damage the kidneys and hearing. Symptoms include rashes, joint pain, and inflamed eyes. The NLRP3 gene causes MWS, which codes for a protein called cryopyrin that triggers inflammation. Recurring episodes of inflammation occur throughout […]

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