RISK FACTORS OF THE DIAGNOSTIC PERIOD PROLONGATION IN PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS

Abstract

The article presents clinical and X-ray data of 123 patients suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. The duration of diagnostic period has been evaluated from the first manifestations of the disease till confirmation of diagnosis, dates of advising by TB doctors and referral of patients for medical care. Factors associated with duration of diagnostic period have been analyzed.

Keywords

• туберкулез легких
• диагностика
• сроки
• факторы