Diagnostic and therapeutic particularities of pulmonary tuberculosis in elderly compared to young patients

H. Racil, F. Ben Hassan, S. Cheikh Rouhou, M. Zarouk, N. Chaouch, L. Slim, A. Chabbou (Ariana, Tunisia)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Tuberculosis in immigrants, disadvantaged populations, elderly, HIV-seropositives and in other risk groups
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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