Tuberculosis incidence in Sardinia (Italy) in the adult population, in the last 8 years (2002-2009): Increase, decrease or stabilization? Preliminary data

P. Pirina, V. Spada, S. Ostera, E. Atzeni, G. P. Ligia, E. Sortino, C. Vertuccio, A. G. Fois, A. Ibba (Sassari, Cagliari, Nuoro, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Global tuberculosis control
Session: Global tuberculosis control
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3158
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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