Tuberculosis: follow-up of treatment without directed observed therapy (DOT) in a sanitary area

J. M. Garcia-Garcia, F. Alvarez-Navascues, Z. Bastardo, M. Sanchez-Fernandez, A. Sanchez-Antuna, M. Martinez-Muniz, M. Garcia-Marron, H. Villar, J. M. F.-Carreira (Aviles, Aviles. Asturias, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Management of infection and tuberculous diseases II
Session: Management of infection and tuberculous diseases II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3961
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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