C-reactive protein and pulmonary tuberculosis: What correlation with disease severity

Hamida Kwas (Ariana, Tunisia), Hamida Kwas, Emna Guermazi, Ines Zendah, Emna Ben Jemia, Amel Khattab, Ibtihel Khouaja, Habib Ghedira

Source: International Congress 2015 – Management of TB: a patient focus
Session: Management of TB: a patient focus
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2751
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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