A normal erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a useful adjunct to exclude active tuberculosis

M. Murray, A. Hill (Scotland, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Epidemiological and clinical aspects of tuberculosis control
Session: Epidemiological and clinical aspects of tuberculosis control
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2588
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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