Silicosis and pulmonary tuberculosis in South African gold miners: 1975 – 2012

J. Murray, N. Ndlovu (Johannesburg, South Africa)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Occupational asthma, abestosis and silicosis
Session: Occupational asthma, abestosis and silicosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4546
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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