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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The most potent risk factor in the development of secondary adrenal insufficiency are infections, such as [[Tuberculosis]]. Other risk factors include genetic defects of [[adrenal gland]], [[diabetes]], and [[Vitiligo]]. | |||
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* [[AIDS]]-associated [[infection]]s | * [[AIDS]]-associated [[infection]]s | ||
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Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of secondary adrenal insufficiency are infections, such as Tuberculosis. Other risk factors include genetic defects of adrenal gland, diabetes, and Vitiligo.
Risk Factors
The following conditions increase the risk of adrenal insufficiency:
- Genetic defects of adrenal gland
- Diabetes
- Vitiligo
- Tuberculosis
- Amyloidosis
- AIDS-associated infections
- Cancer