Comparison of smear positive tuberculosis features in males with and without chronic lung diseases

N. Rahmouni, I. Aissa, A. Khattab, D. Ghorbel, I. Zendah, H. Ghedira (Ariana, Tunisia)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Adverse events of antituberculosis treatment and comorbidities
Session: Adverse events of antituberculosis treatment and comorbidities
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3146
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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