RD1-epitopes response correlates with the time since first exposure in close contacts recently exposed to mycobacterium tuberculosis

D. Goletti, M. P. Parracino, O. Butera, F. Bizzoni, S. Carrara, D. Vincenti, D. Dainotto, G. Anzidei, E. Girardi (Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - New methods to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease
Session: New methods to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4443
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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