Mevalonate kinase deficiency (MKD) is a rare, genetic autoinflammatory disorder.
Understanding MKD
Here's a breakdown of what that means:
- Rare: MKD is not a common disease.
- Genetic: The disease is caused by a change (mutation) in a person's genes and can be passed down through families.
- Autoinflammatory: These syndromes are a group of disorders characterized by seemingly random or unprovoked episodes of inflammation generally due to an abnormality of the innate immune system.
In essence, MKD is a genetic condition that causes the body's immune system to trigger inflammation at inappropriate times. This leads to recurring episodes of illness.
