Epidemiology of smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis in Sardinia (Italy) from 2000 to 2009: Role of ex-adiuvantibus treatment

V. Spada, S. Ostera, C. Vertuccio, E. Atzeni, G. P. Ligia, E. Sortino, A. G. Fois, P. Pirina (Sassari, Nuoro, Cagliari, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Respiratory epidemiology: prevalence, incidence and remission
Session: Respiratory epidemiology: prevalence, incidence and remission
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4146
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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