The rate of TB infection in closed contacts of smear positivepulmonary tuberculosis

S. Alyasin, A. Alborzi (Shiraz, Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Aspects of diagnosis - biology and infections in tuberculosis
Session: Aspects of diagnosis - biology and infections in tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3929
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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