Intensive case-finding of TB – still needed!

T. Mihaescu (Iasi, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Screening and diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session: Screening and diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session type: E-Posters in free access
Number: 241
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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