ECR 2013 / C-0344
Using xrays as an economically diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of tb in developing countries
Keywords:
Respiratory system, Digital radiography, Health policy and practice, Infection
Authors:
A. majeed; Islamabad/PK
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2013/C-0344
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