Diagnostic value of non-specific humoral immune changes in children investigated for tuberculosis by skin test and bacteriology

M. Spinu, C. M. Pop, C. D. Sandru, D. Cadar, M. Niculae, P. Bolfa (Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Tuberculosis in pregnancy and childhood
Session: Tuberculosis in pregnancy and childhood
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4984
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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