Molecular assay for tuberculous pleural effusion

D. Rusu, D. Chesov, V. Botnaru (Chisinau, Republic Of Moldova)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Diagnostic features of tuberculosis I
Session: Diagnostic features of tuberculosis I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2789
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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