Lymph node tuberculosis: Criteria for cure and optimal duration of treatment

S. Alihalassa (Algiers, Algeria)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Challenges in tuberculosis care
Session: Challenges in tuberculosis care
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2691
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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