Title: Smear Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Clinico-radiological profile and diagnostic role of bronchoscopy with BAL studies in Indian population

K. Sinha (Patna (Bihar), India)

Source: International Congress 2017 – TB: diagnosis, severity and practical management
Session: TB: diagnosis, severity and practical management
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2711
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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