T-cell-based assays on cerebrospinal fluid and PBMCs for rapid diagnosis of TB meningitis in non-HIV patients

Park K-H., Cho O-H., Lee E.M., Lee S-O., Choi S-H., Kim Y.S., Woo J.H., Kang J.K., Lee S-A., Kim S-H.

Source: Eur Respir J 2012; 39: 768-770
Journal Issue: March

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