New short regimens for latent tuberculosis treatment: safety first!

Dick Menzies, Anete Trajman

Source: Eur Respir J, 52 (6) 1802180; 10.1183/13993003.02180-2018
Journal Issue: December
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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