Nucleic acid amplification improves the accuracy of sputum induction in the rapid diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis

A. P. Chua, A. Yap, T. K. Lim (Singapore, Singapore)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Clinical and diagnostic features in tuberculosis III
Session: Clinical and diagnostic features in tuberculosis III
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2665
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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