Knowledge and Current Practices in Monogenic Uveitis: An International Survey by IUSG and AIDA Network.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aims to explore awareness, knowledge, and diagnostic/therapeutic practices in monogenic uveitis (mU) among uveitis experts.

Methods

This is an explorative, cross-sectional survey study. An anonymous, semi-structured, electronic survey was delivered to uveitis experts from the Autoinflammatory Diseases Alliance (AIDA) Network and International Uveitis Study Group (IUSG). We included respondents answering ≥ 50% of the survey.

Results

Seventy-seven participants rated their knowledge of mU as proficient (3.9%), adequate (15.6%), sufficient (16.9%), or poor (63.6%). When asked about the first mU gene they thought of, 60.4% mentioned NOD2, 3.9% mentioned NLRP3 or MEFV, and 49.4% provided incorrect or no answers. Success rates in clinical scenarios va

SUBMITTER: Gaggiano C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10776548 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature