125 years after Robert Koch's discovery of the tubercle bacillus: the new XDR-TB threat. Is science enough to tackle the epidemic?

Migliori G. B., Loddenkemper R., Blasi F., Raviglione M. C.

Source: Eur Respir J 2007; 29: 423-427
Journal Issue: March

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