Smear negative pulmonary tuberculosis in HIV: Over diagnosed or under investigated

K. Mody, M. Kubal, R.N. Sahay, A. Athavale (Mumbai, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Tuberculosis: clinical findings III
Session: Tuberculosis: clinical findings III
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2629
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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