Diagnostic and treatment delay among new pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Southern India: A cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Arjun Balasubramnian (Author), Paul T Francis (Author), K Leelamoni (Author), P S Rakesh (Author), Jishnu Sathees Lalu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Delay in diagnosis and treatment enhances tuberculosis (TB) transmission and mortality. Understanding causes for delay can help in TB elimination by 2025, the stated goal of India. Objectives: Estimate diagnostic and treatment delay in Ernakulam district of Kerala, identify associated fa...