Delayed diagnosis of active pulmonary tuberculosis - potential risk factors for patient and healthcare delays in Portugal
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 complication...
Source: BMC Public Health - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jo ão Almeida Santos, Andreia Leite, Patrícia Soares, Raquel Duarte and Carla Nunes Tags: Research article Source Type: research
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