Scoring systems using chest radiographic features for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in adults: a systematic review

Pinto Lancelot M., Pai Madhukar, Dheda Keertan, Schwartzman Kevin, Menzies Dick, Steingart Karen R.

Source: Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 480-494
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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