Cost-effectiveness of interferon-γ release assay testing for the treatment of latent tuberculosis

Diel R., Wrighton-Smith P., Zellweger J-P.

Source: Eur Respir J 2007; 30: 321-332
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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