Latent tuberculosis (infection). Evaluation of a short course treatment with isoniazid, rifampin and pyrazinamid

R. Duarte, C. Gomes, P. Pamplona, J. Carvalho, A. Pimpão, C. Ventura, C. Gil, L. Andrade, M. Villar (Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Management of tuberculosis in adults and children
Session: Management of tuberculosis in adults and children
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3516
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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