The impact of COVID-19 on patients affected by rare diseases and congenital disorders in South Africa: A scoping review
Rare diseases (RDs) are individually rare but collectively common, affecting an estimated 1 in 15 individuals in South Africa (SA). Patients with an RD often face a long diagnostic odyssey (>5 years on average) and many obstacles in accessing healthcare. A scoping review was conducted to ass...
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Main Authors: | M C M Gomes, H L Malherbe |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2024-09-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/1795 |
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