Implementation of DOTS (directly observed treatment short course)for tuberculous patients in tertiary care hospital: does it matter

S. Qayyum, N. Rizvi, S. Baig, M. Hussain (Karachi, Pakistan)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Tuberculosis control
Session: Tuberculosis control
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2607
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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