Course of COVID-19 infection in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Patients with primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) are at risk for life-threatening adrenal crises that are most often triggered by illness. Prior studies suggest possible inefficient immune response in PAI. The COVID-19 pandemic created new risks and challenges for patient management. There is a lack of data regarding COVID-19, risk of severe illness, and prevention of adrenal crisis in patients with PAI due to congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research