Tuberculous dactylitis ("spina ventosa") in an infant – a case presentation

B. R. Shentov, V. P. Nedkova, N. K. Balgaranov, S. V. Vulova (Pleven, Bulgaria)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Difficult tuberculosis cases
Session: Difficult tuberculosis cases
Session type: E-Posters in free access
Number: 261
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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