TB and drug-resistant TB report from a referral TB unit of Athens. The impact of immigration during the years 1995–2000

A. A. Papavassiliou, V. K. Tamvakis, V. G. Sgountzos, M. G. Toumbis (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - The various appearance of resistance
Session: The various appearance of resistance
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3488
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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