The occurence of pulmonary tuberculosis in extended care patients in Hong Kong

S. P. Lam, H. P. So, T. K. Yim (Hong Kong, China)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Management of mycobacterial disease
Session: Management of mycobacterial disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3141
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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