Patient and health service delay in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in Ethiopia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Delay in the diagnosis of tuberculosis may worsen the disease, increase the risk of death and enhance tuberculosis transmission in the community. This study aims to determine the length of delay between the onset of symptoms and pati...

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Main Authors: Lindtjorn Bernt, Demissie Meaza, Berhane Yemane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/2/23