Evaluation of tuberculin skin test in unvaccinated 0-7 year-old children of Northern Greece

D. Aivazi, A. Vasiliadis, V. Aivazis, G. Zardava, A. Sakeleropoulou, H. Fountzilas, V. Thanos, E. Roilidis (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Specific tuberculosis management problems in children and adolescents
Session: Specific tuberculosis management problems in children and adolescents
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2428
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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