Evaluating the use of the interferon-γ response to mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) specific antigens to diagnose latent tuberculosis infection in patients with chronic inflammatory joint and skin diseases

C. Martyn-Simmons, J. Mee, R. Groves, H. Milburn (London, 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: 309

Disease area: Respiratory infections

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