Interferon-? release assays for the diagnosis of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection

Diel R., Goletti D., Lange C., Manissero D.

Source: Eur Respir J 2011; 38: 1238-1239
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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