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