Xpert MTB/RIF testing of pooled induced sputum

M. Y. Chew, J. Ng, V. Palanichamy, T. K. Lim (Singapore, Singapore)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Tuberculosis: diagnosis
Session: Tuberculosis: diagnosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2602
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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M. Y. Chew, J. Ng, V. Palanichamy, T. K. Lim (Singapore, Singapore). Xpert MTB/RIF testing of pooled induced sputum. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 2602

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