Tuberculosis related deaths during the DOTS controled initial phase of treatment – What are the risks?

M. Radovic, L. Ristic, S. Golubovic, I. Stankovic, M. Rancic, T. Pejcic, Z. Ciric, V. Ivanovic-Djordjevic (Nis, Republic Of Serbia)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Prognosis of tuberculosis
Session: Prognosis of tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3099
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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