New CDC program for rapid genotyping of mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Volumn 54, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 47-

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EID: 30344477260     PISSN: 01492195     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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