Immunization Against Tuberculosis with Dead Tubercle Bacilli
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A new antibiotic against tubercle bacilli (homomycin).
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عنوان ژورنال: Proceedings of the Japan Academy
سال: 1949
ISSN: 0021-4280
DOI: 10.2183/pjab1945.25.2_76