Publications by authors named "Karun Sandeep Veesa"
Diagnostic pathways and direct medical costs incurred by new adult pulmonary tuberculosis patients prior to anti-tuberculosis treatment - Tamil Nadu, India.
Karun Sandeep Veesa
,
Kamalabhai Russell John
,
Patrick K Moonan
,
Saravanakumar Puthupalayam Kaliappan
,
Krishna Manjunath
PLoS One
March 2018
Article Synopsis
- Tuberculosis (TB) patients in Vellore, India, face significant delays and high out-of-pocket costs before starting treatment, often exceeding their household income.
- A study of 880 newly diagnosed adult pulmonary TB patients found that 65% initially sought care at private health facilities, which contributed to increased medical expenses and delays in treatment.
- Factors like being under 40 years old and having diabetes were linked to higher costs and longer waits for treatment, emphasizing the need to direct patients to public health centers as a first option for care.