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Decoding Population Genetics: Impact on Tuberculosis Control and Treatment

Mridula Bose

Citation Information : Bose M. Decoding Population Genetics: Impact on Tuberculosis Control and Treatment. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2012; 54 (1):5-7.

DOI: 10.5005/ijcdas-54-1-5

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 16-06-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


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