Abstract:The existence of subclinical adrenal insufficiency in active tuberculosis is a matter of debate and little is known in this regard. This analytical cross-sectional study is contemplated to find out the association between active tuberculosis and subclinical adrenocortical insufficiency. Where 77 active tubercular patients have been included consecutively in the study along with 30 age and sex matched healthy controls for comparison. Nearly two-thirds (64.9%) of the cases ware diagnosed as pulmonary tuberculosi… Show more
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