Yield of sputum AFB smear, gene xpert & sputum culture of MTB in biopsy proven Pleural Tuberculosis.

K. Khan (Karachi, Pakistan), N. Rizvi (Karachi, Pakistan)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Pulmonary tuberculosis: long term complications, rehabilitation and challenges
Session: Pulmonary tuberculosis: long term complications, rehabilitation and challenges
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2762
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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