The epidemiological significance of TB infection

M. K. Kurmanova, R. S. Galieva, A. S. Malgeldinova (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Epidemiology of TB
Session: Epidemiology of TB
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 965
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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