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[Pathogenesis of Secondary Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Role of Cord Factor in Secondary Infection]

Zhen-Ming Liu1, Qin-Yue Ai1, Xue-Wei Geng1

  • 1Department of Pathogenic Biology,Basic Medical College,Medical School, Hubei Minzu University,Enshi,Hubei 445000,China.

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
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