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ey0018.13-6 | Endocrinology | ESPEYB18

13.6. Tiered healthcare in South Africa exposes deficiencies in management and more patients with infectious etiology of primary adrenal insufficiency

TRP Mofokeng , KCZ Ndlovu , SA Beshyah , IL Ross

PLoS ONE 2020; 15: e0241845. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0241845– To determine the etiology, presentation, and available management strategies for primary adrenal insufficiency in South Africa– A 23-question survey was sent to 23,321 physicians. It covered several domains including patient demographics, etiology, presentation, therapy, and barriers to diagnosis and treatment,&...