Chilean children exposed to TB infection in 6 childhood groupings

L. E. Vejar, M. A. Villalon, L. B. Zamorano (Santiago, Chile)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Epidemiology of tuberculosis in adults and children
Session: Epidemiology of tuberculosis in adults and children
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1341
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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