Latent tuberculosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Evaluating cellular response and new diagnostic strategies

D. Tannus-Silva, B. Silva, P. P. Torres, P. J. Junior, A. P. Junqueira-Kipnis, M. Rabahi (Goiania, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Challenges in tuberculosis control
Session: Challenges in tuberculosis control
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4360
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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