Velocity of sputum conversion during the treatment of tuberculosis (TB)

S. Golubovic, I. Djordjevic, I. Stankovic, M. Radovic, T. Pejcic (Nis, Serbia And Montenegro)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Epidemiology and clinical aspects of tuberculosis
Session: Epidemiology and clinical aspects of tuberculosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4936
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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