The mb/bact system significantly increased the rate of positive cultures compared to the classic medium

C. Pop, R. Rajnoveanu, M. Man, C. Pop, D. Homorodean (Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Diagnostic advances in tuberculosis
Session: Diagnostic advances in tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2527
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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