Omics and single molecule detection: the future of TB diagnostics

Graham H. Bothamley, Morten Ruhwald, Delia Goletti

Source: Eur Respir Monogr 2012; 58: 144-153
Journal Issue: Tuberculosis
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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