Comparison of induced sputum and bronchial washing in diagnosis of tuberculosis

N. Sigari, S. Mohammadi (Sanandaj, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Clinical tuberculosis
Session: Clinical tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2587
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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