The prevalence of and reasons for interruption of anti-tuberculosis treatment by patients at Mbekweni Health Centre in the King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) District in the Eastern Cape province
Background: In spite of effective therapy, tuberculosis (TB) is still a major health problem in developing countries. In 1993, therefore, the World Health Organization declared TB a global emergency. In South Africa, TB is one of the most prevalent diseases, with an incidence of 556 per 100 000 popu...
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| Main Authors: | T.R. Kandel, K. Mfenyana, J. Chandia, P. Yogeswaran |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2008-12-01
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| Series: | South African Family Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/947 |
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