Predictors of delay in the diagnosis and treatment of suspected tuberculosis in HIV co-infected patients in South Africa.

Otwombe, K N

Predictors of delay in the diagnosis and treatment of suspected tuberculosis in HIV co-infected patients in South Africa. [electronic resource] - The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Sep 2013 - 1199-205 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1815-7920

10.5588/ijtld.12.0891 doi


AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections--diagnosis
Adult
Antitubercular Agents--therapeutic use
CD4 Lymphocyte Count
Coinfection
Delayed Diagnosis
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Services Accessibility
Hospitalization
Humans
Incidence
Logistic Models
Male
Middle Aged
Multivariate Analysis
Odds Ratio
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Predictive Value of Tests
Prospective Studies
Risk Factors
South Africa--epidemiology
Time Factors
Time-to-Treatment
Treatment Outcome
Tuberculosis--diagnosis