Sputum processing methods to improve the sensitivity of smear microscopy for tuberculosis: a systematic review (Q36606587)

15 August 2017

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Sputum processing methods to improve the sensitivity of smear microscopy for tuberculosis: a systematic review (English)

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Madhukar Pai

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Karen R Steingart

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Philip C Hopewell

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