Previous tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and treatment in silicotic patients

M. C. S. Alcobia, L. Mesquita, A. M. Pinto, S. M. Cardoso, M. J. C. Simões (Coimbra, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Diagnosis of tuberculosis and laboratory aspects - I
Session: Diagnosis of tuberculosis and laboratory aspects - I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1043
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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