The rate of tuberculosis infection in closed contacts of smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients

S. Alyasin, A. Alborzi (Shiraz, Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Aspects of respiratory disease in primary care
Session: Aspects of respiratory disease in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2992
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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