Negative predictive value of TST and IGRA in anti-TNF treated patients

S. Campainha, T. Gomes, A. Carvalho, R. Duarte (Vila Nova de Gaia, Vila Real, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Tuberculosis in immunocompromised hosts
Session: Tuberculosis in immunocompromised hosts
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1942
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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