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Comment
. 2018 Mar;18(3):249-250.
doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(18)30078-1.

Xpert Ultra's place in the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis - Authors' reply

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Xpert Ultra's place in the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis - Authors' reply

Nathan C Bahr et al. Lancet Infect Dis. 2018 Mar.
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