Evaluation of lung high resolution Ct scan (HRCT) in PPD positive cases who had close contact with BK positive sputum smear patients

K. Navari, F. Navari, N. Navari, M. Vaezi (Tehran, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Diagnostic features of tuberculosis II
Session: Diagnostic features of tuberculosis II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4436
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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