Association between Xpert MTB/RIF cycle threshold values and sputum smear microscopy in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

Pagano, Gabriela Carpin; Pereira, Giovana Rodrigues; DÁvila, Karen Gomes; Monaiar, Luciana Rott; Silva, Denise Rossato.
J. bras. pneumol ; 47(2): e20200549, 2021. tab
Artículo en Inglés | LILACS | ID: biblio-1154701

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