Control of spreading of tuberculosis infection in prisons

G. Avdeev, P. Kryvanos, A. Grinevich (Minsk, Orsha, Belarus)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Tuberculosis control in the penitentiary and civilian sector
Session: Tuberculosis control in the penitentiary and civilian sector
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2483
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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