Delayed diagnosis of active pulmonary tuberculosis - potential risk factors for patient and healthcare delays in Portugal

Delayed diagnosis of active pulmonary tuberculosis - potential risk factors for patient and healthcare delays in Portugal

Abstract Background Early diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is essential for an effective control of the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic. Delayed diagnosis and treatment of TB increases the chance of complications and mortality for the patients, and enhances TB transmission in the p...

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Main Authors: João Almeida Santos, Andreia Leite, Patrícia Soares, Raquel Duarte, Carla Nunes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Patient delay
Healthcare delay
Total delay
Tuberculosis control
Public health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-12245-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-12245-y

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