Impaired Mtb-specific alveolar T-cell responses in HIV+ persons with latent TB infection

B. Kalsdorf, T. Scriba, K. Wood, K. Wilkinson, P. Mouton, K. Skolimowska, K. Dheda, R. Dawson, M. Ernst, W. Hanekom, C. Lange, R. Wilkinson (Cape Town, South Africa; Borstel, Germany; London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - New tests and methods to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease and to monitor treatment
Session: New tests and methods to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease and to monitor treatment
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 2845
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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