Differences in tuberculosis disease among immigrant and native populations

D. Badenes, A. Supervia, F. del Baño, S. Herrera, O. Pallàs, R. Chalela (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Tuberculosis: clinical epidemiology and public health
Session: Tuberculosis: clinical epidemiology and public health
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4682
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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