Support of ex vivo IFN-gamma release assays in the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection in HIV/AIDS patients

R. Markova, Y. Todorova, R. Drenska, I. Elenkov, D. Stefanova, B. Petrunov (Sofia, Bulgaria)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Interferon-gamma release assay tests for diagnosing tuberculosis infection and disease
Session: Interferon-gamma release assay tests for diagnosing tuberculosis infection and disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2523
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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