Biomarkers for risk of developing active tuberculosis in contacts of TB patients: a prospective cohort study

Rakotosamimanana Niaina, Richard Vincent, Raharimanga Vaomalala, Gicquel Brigitte, Doherty T. Mark, Zumla Alimuddin, Rasolofo Razanamparany Voahangy

Source: Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 1095-1103
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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