Unwrapping the diagnosis of tuberculosis in primary care: a qualitative study.

BACKGROUND: Although tuberculosis (TB) is relatively rare in the UK, its diagnosis is important because diagnostic delays can result in worse outcomes for patients and expose others to the risk of infection. Atypical presentations may be common, and patients' help-seeking behaviour may influen...

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Главные авторы: Metcalf, E, Davies, J, Wood, F, Butler, C
Формат: Journal article
Язык:English
Опубликовано: 2007