The clinical and bacteriological basis for initiating a specific treatment

J-P. Zellweger (Lausanne, Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - PG11 - Clinical highlights on tuberculosis
Session: PG11 - Clinical highlights on tuberculosis
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 39
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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