The positive effect of oral zinc sulphate on the sputum smear of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

M. R. Bloursaz, S. Khalilzadeh, M. S. Mirsaeidi, Milani, H. Masjedi, P. Farnia, A. A. Velayati, M. R. Masjedi (Tehran, Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Management of infection and tuberculous diseases I
Session: Management of infection and tuberculous diseases I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3955
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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