Screening for latent tuberculosis infection among healthcare workers in Bulgaria

R. Markova, R. Drenska, Y. Todorova (Sofia, Bulgaria)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Tuberculosis contact screening
Session: Tuberculosis contact screening
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 485
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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