Tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors and reactivation of tuberculosis

A. Yalcin, N. Demir, O. Kayacan (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - New perspectives and old problems in diagnosing tuberculosis infection and disease
Session: New perspectives and old problems in diagnosing tuberculosis infection and disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1774
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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