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Molecular diagnosis, detection of drug resistance and epidemiology of tuberculosis
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Molecular diagnosis, detection of drug resistance and epidemiology of tuberculosis
Br J Hosp Med.
1996 Sep.
Abstract
Tuberculosis remains one of the most common and important infectious diseases worldwide. Early diagnosis and detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis drug resistance is vital for good clinical management and improving public health generally.
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