Adrenocortical function in hospitalised patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis receiving a rifampicin-based regimen – a pilot study

Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa, Vol 11, No 1 (2006)

Adrenocortical function in hospitalised patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis receiving a rifampicin-based regimen – a pilot study

W D Francois Venter, Vanessa Panz, Charles Feldman, Barry I Joffe

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Sah aran Africa, especially in the southern region of the continent.1 The escalating incidence of TB over the past decade is largely attributable to the devastating HIV epidemic.2

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