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Geographic distribution and predictors of diagnostic delays among possible TB patients in Uganda

BACKGROUND: Understanding the geographic distribution and factors associated with delayed TB diagnosis may help target interventions to reduce delays and improve patient outcomes. METHODS: We conducted a secondary analysis of adults undergoing TB evaluation within a public health demonstration proje...

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Autores principales:	Ochom, E., Robsky, K. O., Gupta, A. J., Tamale, A., Kungu, J., Turimumahoro, P., Nakasendwa, S., Rwego, I. B., Muttamba, W., Joloba, M., Ssengooba, W., Davis, J. L., Katamba, A.
Formato:	Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:	English
Publicado:	International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease 2023
Materias:	Original Articles
Acceso en línea:	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10446659/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37736583 http://dx.doi.org/10.5588/pha.23.0010

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