MDR-/XDR-TB: what are the unresolved problems in the clinical management?

J-P. Zellweger (Fribourg, Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - PG7 TB and MDR-/XDR-TB: what is new in diagnosis, treatment and follow-up (TB PAN-NET)

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