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The pathology and pathogenesis of tuberculous encephalopathy

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  1. The I.C.M.R. Neuropathology Unit, J. J. Group of Hospitals and Grant Medical College, Bombay, India

    Darab K. Dastur & P. M. Udani

  2. Paediatric Centre, J. J. Group of Hospitals and Grant Medical College, Bombay, India

    Darab K. Dastur & P. M. Udani

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Dastur, D.K., Udani, P.M. The pathology and pathogenesis of tuberculous encephalopathy. Acta Neuropathol 6, 311–326 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00688161

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