Delay in tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

J. Costa Da Silva (Vila Real, Portugal), E. Marcelina Dos Santos (Huambo, Angola), D. Mendes (Bissau, Guinea-Bissau), R. Duarte (Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – Tuberculosis and adverse events in different populations
Session: Tuberculosis and adverse events in different populations
Session type: E-poster session
Number: 512
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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