Reversing the tuberculosis upwards trend: a success story in Romania

Marica C., Didilescu C., Galie N., Chiotan D., Zellweger J. P., Sotgiu G., D'Ambrosio L., Centis R., Ditiu L., Migliori G. B.

Source: Eur Respir J 2009; 33: 168-170
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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