A three-month old pulmonary tuberculosis case with positive sputum culture

S. Atasever, N. Uzuner, A. Babayigit, E. Bober, O. Anal (Izmir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Miscellaneous respiratory illnesses in children
Session: Miscellaneous respiratory illnesses in children
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2460
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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