Tuberculosis in the elderly: clinical presentation and outcome

H. Racil, S. Chaouachi, S. Cheikh Rouhou, M. Zarrouk, N. Chaouch, S. Bousnina, K. Marniche, L. Slim, S. Yaalaoui, A. Chabbou (Ariana, Tunisia)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Medical and surgical treatment of susceptible and resistant tuberculosis
Session: Medical and surgical treatment of susceptible and resistant tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2467
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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