Challenges in TB treatment in adults

J-P. Zellweger (Villars-Sur-Glâne, Switzerland)

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: 48
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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