J Bacteriol Mycol Open Access 2017, 4(5): 00105 examining him, to stick to his/her prescribed routine and get a follow-up check done on a regular basis. Patient-related Factors 1. Inadequate health literacy and knowledge (mostly in case of asymptomatic diseases). 2. Inadequate knowledge about the medical decision-making process. 3. Socio-economic status poses a threat towards bearing treatment costs which are often expensive and complicated.