An Algorithm for Tuberculosis Screening and Diagnosis in People with HIV
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Kevin P. Cain, M.D., Kimberly D. McCarthy, B.Sc., M.M., Charles M. Heilig, Ph.D., Patama Monkongdee, M.Sc., Theerawit Tasaneeyapan, M.Sc., Nong Kanara, M.D., Michael E. Kimerling, M.D., M.P.H., Phalkun Chheng, M.D., M.P.H., Sopheak Thai, M.D., Borann Sar, M.D., Ph.D., Praphan Phanuphak, M.D., Ph.D., Nipat Teeratakulpisarn, M.D., Nittaya Phanuphak, M.D., Nguyen Huy Dung, M.D., Hoang Thi Quy, M.D., Le Hung Thai, M.D., and Jay K. Varma, M.D.
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