Provision of systematic testing for active TB in refugees at CPSA centers

L. Barcellini (novara, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Update on TB: latest news
Session: Update on TB: latest news
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1946
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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