Effect of altitude on the frequency of pulmonary tuberculosis

M. H. Vargas, M. E. Y. Furuya, C. Pérez-Guzmán (Mexico City, Mexico)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Epidemiology of tuberculosis in adults and children
Session: Epidemiology of tuberculosis in adults and children
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1343
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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