Is neopterin concentration predictive in latent tuberculosis infection in health workers?

Y. Bahar, E. Tuncay, D. Kanmaz, E. P. Yenturk, B. Yilmaz (Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Clinical epidemiology of tuberculosis I
Session: Clinical epidemiology of tuberculosis I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2452
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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