Pulmonary tuberculosis diagnostic delays in Chad: a multicenter, hospital-based survey in Ndjamena and Moundou

Pulmonary tuberculosis diagnostic delays in Chad: a multicenter, hospital-based survey in Ndjamena and Moundou

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tuberculosis remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in low-resource countries. One contagious patient can infect 10 to 20 contacts in these settings. Delays in diagnosing TB therefore contribute to the spread of...

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Main Authors: Ngangro Ndeindo, Ngarhounoum Doudeadoum, Ngangro Mosurel N, Rangar Ngakoutou, Siriwardana Mahinda G, des Fontaines Virginie, Chauvin Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Delay
Diagnosis
Treatment
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/513

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