Who is at risk for active tuberculosis?

P. D. O. Davies (Liverpool, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Latent tuberculosis infection - preventive approaches
Session: Latent tuberculosis infection - preventive approaches
Session type: Major Symposium
Number: 2190
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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