The diagnostic value of induced-sputum in patients with tuberculosis

L. Saglam, M. Akgun, M. Gorguner, H. Kaynar, A. Mirici (Erzurum, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Diagnosis of tuberculosis and laboratory aspects - I
Session: Diagnosis of tuberculosis and laboratory aspects - I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1037
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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