Diagnosing latent tuberculosis in immunocompromised patients measuring blood IP-10 production capacity: An analysis of chronic renal faulire patients

Ekrem Cengiz Seyhan (Istanbul, Turkey), Gülsah Günlüoglu, Ekrem Cengiz Seyhan, Zeki Günlüoglu, Nurdan Veske, Sedat Altin, Esra Yazar

Source: International Congress 2015 – Screening strategies in TB
Session: Screening strategies in TB
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2977
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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