The experience of directly observed therapy in Esrefpasa tuberculosis dispensary for two years

S. Alptekin, I. Coskunol, M. Aydin, O. Ceyhan (Izmir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Treatment of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Session: Treatment of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4089
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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