Cost implications of delays to tuberculosis diagnosis among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Kifle Yohannes T (Author), Tareke Israel G (Author), Mirzoev Tolib N (Author), Madeley Richard J (Author), Newell James N (Author), Mesfin Mengiste M (Author), Gessessew Amanuel (Author), Walley John D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Delays seeking care worsen the burden of tuberculosis and cost of care for patients, families and the public health system. This study investigates costs of tuberculosis diagnosis incurred by patients, escorts and the public health s...