Endocrine Disorders and Genital Infections Impair Gynecological Health in APECED (APS-1)

ObjectiveIn autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) defects in the autoimmune regulator gene lead to impaired immunotolerance. We explored the effects of immunodeficiency and endocrinopathies on gynecologic health in patients with APECED.DesignCross-sectional cohort s...

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Main Authors: Viivi Saari, Saila Laakso, Aila Tiitinen, Outi Mäkitie, Elina Holopainen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.784195/full