Clinical evaluation of QuantiFERON TB-2G test for immunocompromised patients

Kobashi Y., Mouri K., Obase Y., Fukuda M., Miyashita N., Oka M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2007; 30: 945-950
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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