The effectiveness and safety of empirical anti-TB therapy in a population with high TB prevalence

L. C. Loh, S. Z. Samah, A. Zainuddin, G. L. S. Wong, W. H. Gan, W. S. Yusuf, P. Vijayasingham (Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Presentation and imaging of TB
Session: Presentation and imaging of TB
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3119
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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