Tuberculosis in adolescence – identification and treatment of high risk groups/individuals

M. M. Radovic, R. Lidija, G. N. Slavica, D. N. Ivanka, G. D. Pejovic, S. P. Zoran (Nis, Serbia And Montenegro)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Treatment of tuberculosis in susceptible and MDR patients
Session: Treatment of tuberculosis in susceptible and MDR patients
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4120
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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