Who It E ffects How It Effects And How Is It Treated Research by Keshia Flinn What Is PFAPA Periodic fever Aphthous stomatitis Pharyngitis Adenitis Syndrome ID: 777747
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PFAPA: The Reoccurring Fever
Who It
E
ffects, How It Effects And How Is It Treated
Research by: Keshia Flinn
What Is PFAPA
Periodic fever
Aphthous
-stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis Syndrome or PFAPA, is a relatively rare auto-inflammatory disorder causing re-occurring fevers, with no sign of an infection. These debilitating fevers usually last 3-7 days. The child grows normally, is very healthy and shows no sign of sickness in-between episodes. "Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis Syndrome (PFAPA) (Juvenile)." N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.
Slide3What Is The Cause Of PFAPA
The answer to this question is not yet known.
There is no gene defect
found in PFAPA, although sometimes more than one family member has the disease. It is clear that the inflammatory process is active during episodes, but it is not clear why this happens."Sign up and Be Well." Cleveland Clinic. Cleveland Clinic, 2013. Web. 02 Dec. 2013.
Slide4Who Is Affected By PFAPA
PFAPA can be diagnosed in young children as early as age two and can continue until age eleven. This syndrome is non-contagious, it only affects the child with the syndrome.
Some children have been found to have rare cases starting at an earlier age, but this can depend on ruling all other illnesses out and the
parents’, or caretakers’ knowledge of such an illness. PFAPA is mostly male predominant."Sign up and Be Well." Cleveland Clinic. Cleveland Clinic, 2013. Web. 02 Dec. 2013.
Slide5What Are Symptoms Of PFAPA
The symptoms vary for every child, but there is one thing in common: high, reoccurring fevers
ranging from 102-104*FSwollen lymph nodes Fever chills Aching or swelling of joints HeadachesMouth ulcers Loss of appetiteSore throat Fatigue*Note: These are just some of the more common symptoms for PFAPA, for every child deals with different symptoms and side effects to the syndrome. "Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis Syndrome (PFAPA) (Juvenile)." N.p.,
n.d.
Web. 03 Dec. 2013.
Slide6What Are Short Term Effects Of PFAPA
PFAPA can make it very difficult to attend school regularly, socialize properly, and live an active normal lifestyle because of its re-occurring
episodes.
The fever episode can range 3-7 days, one week out of the month, sometimes more, with low grade fevers (100-101*F) in between episodes. These fevers are very punctual in their reoccurrence. "Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis Syndrome (PFAPA) (Juvenile)." N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.
Slide7What Are The Long Term Effects
Although continuing to sometimes age eleven or fifteen, there are no long term health affects on the child.
According to
D., Theofanidis, MSc, PGDipEd, Clinical Collaborator ATEI, the psychological effects coming from childhood illnesses and syndromes can cause: “Mental shock, stress, sentiments of anger, sorrow, and increased intensity in their interpersonal relationships.” These psychological effects are based on a child that was previously healthy.
Slide8How Does PFAPA Effect the Family
Although the child is mostly well, diagnosing PFAPA is a very long process. This
process creates
a lot of missed work or school days, stress on the parents or care taker, frequent doctor and/or hospital visits, stress on the other siblings and tension in the house hold.
Slide9Support Groups For Families
A live feed for parents’ to come together and receive information and support from other parents’:
exchanges.webmd.com
/pfapaA live feed for parents’ to express concerns, gain insight and recieve respectful advice from other parents’:www.inspire.com A Facebook page dedicated to the awareness of PFAPA from a parent’s perspective:www.facebook.com
/pages/Pfapa-
Awareness
How Is PFAPA Diagnosed
There are no laboratory tests specific for diagnosing PFAPA. The disease is diagnosed based on symptoms and physical examination. White blood cell counts, sedimentation rate and the C-reactive protein, all of which can be measured with a blood test,
increased
during attacks. It is important to exclude all other diseases that may be present with similar symptoms (especially a Streptococcus infection) before confirming the diagnosis. "Sign up and Be Well." Cleveland Clinic. Cleveland Clinic, 2013. Web. 02 Dec. 2013.
Slide11Other Rare Auto Inflammatory Diseases Like PFAPA
There are many other periodic fever syndromes like PFAPA, all are diagnosed differently and all have different short and long term affects.
Familial Mediterranean
FeverTumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Associated Periodic Syndrome (TRAPS)Hyperimmunoglobulin D syndrome (HIDS)*Note: These are the most common and closely related syndromes to PFAPA."Sign up and Be Well."
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Slide12Is There A Cure For PFAPA
PFAPA is not curable, but it is manageable. There are a few ways of managing the symptoms and re-occurring fevers once diagnosed:
Tonsillectomy:
removing the tonsils’Prednisone: most common treatment, is a type of steroidCimetidine : a medicine that is used to treat stomach ulcers
"Periodic Fever,
Aphthous
Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis Syndrome (PFAPA) (Juvenile)."
N.p
.,
n.d.
Web. 03 Dec. 2013.
Slide13Cases Of PFAPA In Children
Ekaih
Flinn:
Age five, diagnosed with PFAPA at age three, with misdiagnosis for one and half years. Ekaih had reoccurring fevers at the beginning of every month, with a temperature of 102-105*F. Ekaih’s fevers lasted 5-8 days, with minimal breaks in between. Treatment: Prednisone Outcome: Prednisone becomes very effective, with less frequent fevers and no symptoms. *Note: Ekaih Flinn is my daughter, all information is based on my experience.
Case Number Two
Zachary Cutler: Age seven, diagnosed with PFAPA at age five.
Major symptoms include: 103* F fevers, mouth sores, headaches and sore throat.
Treatment: Began with Prednisone, but due to the frequency of the fevers, prednisone is no longer recommended and Zachary’s mother and pediatrician decide to do a tonsillectomy surgery.Outcome: The tonsillectomy is effective and Zachary no longer lives with PFAPA. *Note: These results were given to me in a direct interview with Zachary’s mother, Theresa Cutler. October 15, 2013.
Slide15Is PFAPA Deadly
PFAPA is not a terminal illness and usually subsides by age 11, up to age 15
. After
being relieved of the syndrome, children usually live to lead healthy, normal lifestyles. "Sign up and Be Well." Cleveland Clinic. Cleveland Clinic, 2013. Web. 02 Dec. 2013.
Slide16Review
There is no cure for PFAPA
There is no known cause for the syndrome
PFAPA is not contagious PFAPA occurs only in children, usually ages 2-11 yearsFevers normally last 3-7 days and are punctual and regularThe child is completely healthy between episodes Fevers are very high ranging from: 102*F- 105* F or higher There are only three methods to manage PFAPA: Prednisone, Tonsillectomy and Cimetidine
Slide17Video Describing PFAPA
http://www.inspire.com/groups/the-childrens-inn/topics/pfapa/
Dr. Lachmann, medical expert in rare auto inflammatory diseases, discusses the symptoms of PFSs and their impact on a child's quality of life as well as on the child's caregiver. *Note:This video is done by Novartis (http://www.novartis.com/corporate-responsibility/access-to-healthcare/r-d.shtml)
Slide18Citation
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, Philip, MD. "Periodic Fever,
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