Systematic review of shorter 2-3 months regimens for treatment of latent tuberculosis

C. Acuna-Villaorduna, J. Lau-Deza, J. Mora (Scranton, Philadelphia, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Epidemiological and public health features of tuberculosis
Session: Epidemiological and public health features of tuberculosis
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3533
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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