Clinical pattern of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPT) as observed at a teaching hospital in India – are we missing them?

G. Vattanatt, M. Sajan (Trichur, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Pulmonary infections
Session: Pulmonary infections
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4711
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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