High levels of serum cholesterol – protective and predictive factor for activation of tuberculosis; practical considerations

D. Gramada, E. Barnea, T. Gramada (Iasi, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Pulmonary infections
Session: Pulmonary infections
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4712
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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D. Gramada, E. Barnea, T. Gramada (Iasi, Romania). High levels of serum cholesterol – protective and predictive factor for activation of tuberculosis; practical considerations. Eur Respir J 2009; 34: Suppl. 53, 4712

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