The role of chest CT scan for diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis among Filipino children – A prospective study

B. Delacruz, M. Bautista, T. De Guia, N. De Leon (Quezon City, Philippines)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Tuberculosis in children
Session: Tuberculosis in children
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 3747
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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