Risk factors for recent transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Heldal E., Dahle U.R., Sandven P., Caugant D.A., Brattaas N., Waaler H.T., Enarson D.A., Tverdal A., Kongerud J.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003 Oct 01;22(4):637-642
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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