Medical Recovery Isn’t Enough to Leave Hospital With Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis remains a major global health concern, and in countries with aging populations its management increasingly extends beyond medical treatment alone. In Japan, where tuberculosis now primarily affects older adults, hospitalization is often prolonged, placing pressure on patients, families, and healthcare systems. While clinical markers such as infectiousness have traditionally guided discharge decisions, less attention has been paid to how social circumstances shape the length of...