Diagnostic value of concentrated acid-fast smears in pulmonary tuberculosis

H. Akbal, Z. Kilicaslan, N. E. Seber (Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Diagnosis of TB
Session: Diagnosis of TB
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2490
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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H. Akbal, Z. Kilicaslan, N. E. Seber (Istanbul, Turkey). Diagnostic value of concentrated acid-fast smears in pulmonary tuberculosis. Eur Respir J 2001; 16: Suppl. 31, 2490

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