Time to diagnosis of tuberculosis is greater in older patients: a retrospective cohort review
Introduction Age-related immunosenescence influences the presentation of tuberculosis (TB) in older patients. Here, we explore the clinical and radiological presentation of TB in the elderly and the factors associated with time to treatment for TB. Methods This is a retrospective cohort study compar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2019-11-01
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| Series: | ERJ Open Research |
| Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/5/4/00228-2018.full |