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Patient Delay in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Elderly - China, 2015-2023.
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- Epidemiological Characteristics and Spatiotemporal Cluster Analysis of Multidrug-Resistant and Rifampicin-Resistant Tuberculosis Among Older People - China, 2019-2025.China CDC weekly · 2026Article
- Risk Factors Associated With Tuberculosis Diagnostic Delay in the Jiangsu Province, China (2011-2021): Spatiotemporal Database Analysis Study.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2026Article
- Adenosine Deaminase and Systemic Immune Inflammatory Index-A Biomarker Duet Signature of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Severity.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Observational
- Diagnostic Delay Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Before, During and After COVID-19 Pandemic in Yichang City, China: A Longitudinal Study Based on Tuberculosis Surveillance Data.Journal of epidemiology and global health · 2025Article
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Abstract
What is already known about this topic?: Patient delay in seeking medical care for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), especially among elderly individuals with weakened immune systems and mild symptoms, not only slows their recovery but also increases the risk of tuberculosis spread because cases are not identified promptly. What is added by this report?: In China, patient delays experienced by elderly PTB patients showed a modest decrease from 2015 to 2023. Notably, longer patient delays were observed among agricultural workers and those identified through passive case-finding methods. Furthermore, the patient delay in the western regions was longer than in the eastern and central regions. What are the implications for public health practice?: The study underscores the imperative of accessible healthcare for the elderly to minimize patient delay in pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment.
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