QuantiFERON-TB Gold in-tube test for diagnosis of latent tuberculosis (TB) infection among immunocompromised adults

M. Sane Schepisi, M. P. Parracino, A. Mammone, R. Bellagamba, C. Pinetti, S. Cicalini, A. Sampaolesi, A. Ammassari, D. Goletti, E. Girardi (Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Immunological diagnosis of tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection
Session: Immunological diagnosis of tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1992
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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M. Sane Schepisi, M. P. Parracino, A. Mammone, R. Bellagamba, C. Pinetti, S. Cicalini, A. Sampaolesi, A. Ammassari, D. Goletti, E. Girardi (Rome, Italy). QuantiFERON-TB Gold in-tube test for diagnosis of latent tuberculosis (TB) infection among immunocompromised adults. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 1992

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