Source: Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 442-447
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Tortoli Enrico, Russo Cristina, Piersimoni Claudio, Mazzola Ester, Dal Monte Paola, Pascarella Michela, Borroni Emanuele, Mondo Alessandra, Piana Federica, Scarparo Claudio, Coltella Luana, Lombardi Giulia, Cirillo Daniela M.. Clinical validation of Xpert MTB/RIF for the diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 442-447

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