Diagnostic value of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in sputum smear negative pulmonary tuberculosis

D. Vancea, A. Socaci, I. Iovan, Z. I. Fratila (Timisoara, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - From bench to bedside: diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session: From bench to bedside: diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1687
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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