Treatment of latent tuberculosis infection: completion rates and adverse effects

R. L. Cowie, H. Bent (Calgary, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Management of tuberculosis and tubercular infection - old and new considerations
Session: Management of tuberculosis and tubercular infection - old and new considerations
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3303
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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