Rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis growth by direct microscopic observation of liquid cultures

S. Olaru-Peter, D. Diculencu, B. D. Grigoriu (Iasi, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Emerging drug resistance in tuberculosis
Session: Emerging drug resistance in tuberculosis
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 2013
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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