Radiological manifestations in close contacts of smear positive TB patients

S. Khalilzadeh, H. Masjedi, M. R. Bloorsaz, N. Khalilzadeh, N. Baghaie, S. Zahirifard (Tehran, Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Clinical and diagnostic problems in tuberculosis
Session: Clinical and diagnostic problems in tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2601
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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