Tuberculosis – An important risk factor for lung cancer

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

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: 3150
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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