Evaluation of a large-scale tuberculosis contact investigation in the Netherlands

Borgen K., Koster B., Meijer H., Kuyvenhoven V., van der Sande M., Cobelens F.

Source: Eur Respir J 2008; 32: 419-425
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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