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Epidemiología molecular de la tuberculosis: principales hallazgos y su aplicación en España
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Correspondencia: Dr. E. García-Pachón. Sección de Neumología. Hospital General Universitario. 03203 Elche. Alicante. España.
, J.C. Rodríguezb
a Sección de Neumología. Hospital General Universitario. Elche. Alicante. España
b Sección de Microbiología. Hospital General Universitario. Elche. Alicante. España
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