what is mediterranean disease
Familial Mediterranean fever is an inherited disorder that usually occurs in people of Mediterranean origin â including Sephardic Jews, Arabs, Greeks, Italians, Armenians and Turks. But it may affect any ethnic group. Familial Mediterranean fever is typically diagnosed during childhood. While there's no cure for this disorder, you may be able to relieve signs and symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever â or even prevent them altogether â by sticking to your treatment plan. 1  Symptoms.