The burden of childhood and adult tuberculosis, including MDR and TDR TB

G. Sotgiu (Sassari, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2014 – PG20 Global evaluation of tuberculosis from children to adults
Session: PG20 Global evaluation of tuberculosis from children to adults
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 42
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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