Challenges of diagnosing tuberculous pleural effusion in children: a study of 135 cases

E. Lupu (Chsinau, Republic of Moldova), S. Kulcitkaia (Chisinau, Republic of Moldova), E. Lesnic (Chisinau, Republic of Moldova)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – Diagnostic challenges in tuberculosis
Session: Diagnostic challenges in tuberculosis
Session type: E-poster session
Number: 522
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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