Table 4.

Classification Criteria for the Clinical Diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) according to Yalçinkaya and Ozen (Turkish FMF Pediatric Criteria). Diagnosis of FMF requires the presence of 2 out of 5 criteria (in Turkish children).

Turkish FMF Pediatric Criteria
Fever (axillary temperature >38°C, 6–72 hours of duration, ≥3 attacks)
Abdominal pain (6–72 hours of duration, ≥3 attacks)
Chest pain (6–72 hours of duration, ≥3 attacks)
Oligoarthritis (6–72 hours of duration, ≥3 attacks)
Family history of FMF