Evaluation of the accuracy of tuberculosis surveillance system by comparison with medical record in Korea

Y. S. Park, H. Kim, H. Y. Kang, S. Cho, E. Cho, H. J. Jee, H. An (Osong, Seoul, Republic Of Korea)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Tuberculosis: epidemiology and public health management III
Session: Tuberculosis: epidemiology and public health management III
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4470
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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