Health service delay among pulmonary tuberculosis patients presenting to a National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda: a cross sectional study

INTRODUCTION: Delay in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is common in many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Timely diagnosis of active tuberculosis is crucial in minimizing morbidity and mortality in the community as well as nosocomial transmission in health care facilities. This study a...

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Main Authors: Catherine Kansiime, Stephen M Kiwuwa, Mugenyi Levi, Benon B Asiimwe, Achilles Katamba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2013-07-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
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Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/15/84/pdf/84.pdf