Radiological findings and isolation days of pulmonary tuberculosis patients – comparison between active smokers and non-smokers/former-smokers

V. Fonseca, G. Reis, C. Alves, M. Simoes, E. Camacho, A. Pinto Saraiva (Barreiro, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Tobacco, bronchial tubes and the lung
Session: Tobacco, bronchial tubes and the lung
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4510
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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