Targeting harmful use of alcohol for prevention and treatment of tuberculosis: a call for action

Mario Raviglione, Vladimir Poznyak

Source: Eur Respir J, 50 (1) 1700946; 10.1183/13993003.00946-2017
Journal Issue: July
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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