Economic evaluation of the use of PCR assay in diagnosing pulmonary TB in a low-incidence area

Rajalahti I., Ruokonen E-L., Kotomaki T., Sintonen H., Nieminen M.M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2004; 23: 446-451
Journal Issue: March
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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