Do kinetics of interferon-gamma responses predict TB relapse?

C. Chee, K. W. KhinMar, S. H. Gan, T. Barkham, Y. T. Wang (Singapore, Singapore)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Risk assessment for tuberculosis
Session: Risk assessment for tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2666
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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