Rational use of anti-tuberculosis drugs in the EU: better patient care and less drug resistance

Zumla A., Blasi F., Raviglione M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2012; 39: 802-804
Journal Issue: April
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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