How important is work as a risk for lung infections? A story of tuberculosis and pneumonia

N. Naidoo (Durban, South Africa)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – How much lung disease is really caused by work, and how to assess the worker who wishes to continue working?
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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