Infection control: a priority to stop the nosocomial spread of MDR-/XDR-TB

C. Popa (Bucharest, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Infection control of respiratory pathogens
Session: Infection control of respiratory pathogens
Session type: Symposium
Number: 4509
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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