Outcomes of a tuberculosis contact investigation programme in Italy

Enrica Migliore, Alberto Borraccino, Iacopo Baussano, Pavilio Piccioni, Aurelia Carosso, Massimiliano Bugiani

Source: Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 1291-1293
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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