Incidence, duration and risk factors associated with delayed and missed diagnostic opportunities related to tuberculosis: a population-based longitudinal study

Objectives Missed opportunities to diagnose tuberculosis are costly to patients and society. In this study, we (1) estimate the frequency and duration of diagnostic delays among patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis and (2) determine the risk factors for experiencing a diagnostic delay.Design...

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Main Authors: Aaron C Miller, Alan T Arakkal, Scott Koeneman, Joeseph E Cavanaugh, Alicia K Gerke, Douglas B Hornick, Philip M Polgreen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-02-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/2/e045605.full

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