Assessment of BCG immunization effectiveness in children from TB infection sources

O. Kasimtseva (Moscow, Russian Federation)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Tuberculosis in children
Session: Tuberculosis in children
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 3751
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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