Indeterminate IGRA results in routine practice

P. Kewin, T. Inkster, B. Choo-Kang (Glasgow, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Tuberculin skin tests, interferon-gamma release assays and beyond
Session: Tuberculin skin tests, interferon-gamma release assays and beyond
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 304
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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