Acute intermittent porphyria

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How long do acute intermittent porphyria attacks last?

Acute intermittent porphyria attacks can last several days to weeks. Most acute intermittent porphyria attacks last less than 2 weeks.

References

Acute Intermittent Porphyria. Gene Reviews. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1193)

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