Utility of Xpert® MTB/RIF assay for extrapulmonary tuberculosis, a two year study

R. Agrawal (Bareilly, India), R. Agarwal (Bareilly, India), U. Gupta (Bareilly, India)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis and comorbidities
Session: Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis and comorbidities
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2987
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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