CAPS stands for Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes. It is the name given to a group of 3 different diseases (FCAS, MWS & NOMID).
CAPS is a group of rare inflammatory diseases. Fewer than 1000 cases of CAPS have been reported in the world, but more than 5500 people may actually have CAPS and not know it.
CAPS Symptoms
The symptoms of all 3 types of CAPS (Cryopryin-Associated Periodic Syndromes) are a result of the body’s reaction to inflammation.2 The body responds to inflammation with soreness and swelling.
CAPS Treatments
With CAPS Family Network you will find all you need to know about CAPS (Cryopryin-Associated Periodic Syndromes) diseases, from learning about what CAPS are, to who gets CAPS (Cryopryin-Associated Periodic Syndromes), what causes CAPS as well as facts about CAPS (Cryopryin-Associated Periodic Syndromes) syndromes and treatments.
