Detecting active pulmonary tuberculosis with a breath test using nanomaterial-based sensors

Nakhleh Morad K., Jeries Raneen, Gharra A'laa, Binder Anke, Broza Yoav Y., Pascoe Mellissa, Dheda Keertan, Haick Hossam

Source: Eur Respir J 2014; 43: 1522-1525
Journal Issue: May
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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