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The usefulness of tuberculosis bacilli sensitivity test in public health

The indications of sensitivity tests for tuberculous bacilli are reviewed, and their usefulness both in public health and individual cases is considered. Technical difficulties and some misinterpretations are discussed within the scop of our present knowledge.

Tuberculosis test; Tuberculosis


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