Infectious disease consultations at a South African academic hospital: A 6-month assessment of inpatient consultations.
Lauren RichardsDavid C SpencerJeremy S NelPrudence IvePublished in: Southern African journal of infectious diseases (2020)
The IDs department sees a high volume of patients compared to most developed countries. HIV, TB and their management dominate the workload. This study shows that HIV patients still have significant morbidity and mortality. The complexity of these patients indicates that specific expertise is required beyond that of the general physician.