Delay in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in Nepal
TLDR
Total delay in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in Banke district is shorter compared to other places in Nepal and neighbouring countries, and raises suspicion that many of these patients are not examined according to the NTP manual before being diagnosed.Abstract:
Background
Identifying reasons for delay in diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis is important for the health system to find ways to treat patients as early as possible, and hence reduce the suffering of patients and transmission of the disease. The objectives of this study was to assess the duration of delay in the diagnosis of tuberculosis and to investigate its determinants.read more
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