An evaluation framework for new tests that predict progression from tuberculosis infection to clinical disease

Sandra V. Kik, Samuel Schumacher, Daniela Maria Cirillo, Gavin Churchyard, Catharina Boehme, Delia Goletti, Molebogeng X. Rangaka, Claudia M. Denkinger, Christian Lienhardt, Christopher Gilpin, Alberto Matteelli, Frank Cobelens

Source: Eur Respir J, 52 (4) 1800946; 10.1183/13993003.00946-2018
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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