Diagnostic opportunities in low-income countries

Keertan Dheda (Cape Town, South Africa)

Source: International Congress 2016 – PG10 Tuberculosis management: a personalised clinical approach
Session: PG10 Tuberculosis management: a personalised clinical approach
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 69
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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