An analysis of mortality among patients with tuberculosis (TB) in Sri Lanka

D. Madegedara, P. Wijerathne, L. Monaragala, D. Yasaratne, N. Dissanayake (Kandy, Sri Lanka)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Tuberculosis epidemiology and public health
Session: Tuberculosis epidemiology and public health
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2646
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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