An audit of adherence to antituberculous drugs using a new, rapid, point of care test for isoniazid metabolites

R. J. Whitfield, G. F. Cope (Croydon, Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Management of tuberculosis in adults and children
Session: Management of tuberculosis in adults and children
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3511
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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