1) Hereditary periodic fever syndromes (HPFS) are a group of genetic autoinflammatory disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of fever along with inflammation in various organs. 2) The underlying causes of HPFS and autoimmune diseases are both immune system malfunctions, but HPFS involve dysregulation of the innate immune system and its inflammatory cytokines like IL-1 and TNF-α, while autoimmune diseases involve issues with the adaptive immune system and autoantibodies. 3) Common HPFS include Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), Hyperimmunoglobulin D Syndrome (HIDS), Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Associated Periodic Syndrome (TRAPS),