Patient outcomes associated with post-tuberculosis lung damage in Malawi: a prospective cohort study
Patient outcomes associated with post-tuberculosis lung damage in Malawi: a prospective cohort study
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England: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Thoracic Society
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English
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England: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Thoracic Society
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BackgroundPost-tuberculosis lung damage (PTLD) is a recognised consequence of pulmonary TB (pTB). However, little is known about its prevalence, patterns and associated outcomes, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and HIV-positive adults.MethodsAdult (≥15 years) survivors of a first episode of pTB in Blantyre, Malawi, completed the St George’s Respir...
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Patient outcomes associated with post-tuberculosis lung damage in Malawi: a prospective cohort study
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_7063395
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_7063395
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0040-6376
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1468-3296
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10.1136/thoraxjnl-2019-213808
