The Delay in Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in the Monteregie region of Quebec, Canada

The Delay in Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in the Monteregie region of Quebec, Canada

Introduction – Despite being more prevalent in developing countries, tuberculosis (TB) remains an important health problem in Canada. Long diagnosis delays of respiratory tuberculosis are associated with adverse consequences for the patient but also for the community. From a public health perspectiv...

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Main Authors: Caroline Lacroix, Philippe Martin, Sebastien Turcotte, Steven DeRoche, Vanessa Magluilo, Christine Lacroix
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: McGill University 2020-12-01
Series:McGill Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
tuberculosis
delay of diagnosis
treatment delay
immigration
consequences of delay
Online Access:https://mjm.mcgill.ca/article/view/484

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