Diagnostic investigation with BACTEC MGIT - 960

R. A. Agzamova, V. L. Bismildina, U. A. Kozhamkulov (Almaty, Kazakhstan)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Management of mycobacterial disease
Session: Management of mycobacterial disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3144
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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