Widespread use of serological tests for tuberculosis: data from 22 high-burden countries

Grenier J., Pinto L., Nair D., Steingart K., Dowdy D., Ramsay A., Pai M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2012; 39: 502-505
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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