Interferon-γ release assays for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection in HIV-seropositive individuals

L. Leidl, H. Mayanja-Kizza, J. Baseke, C. Hirsch, D. Goletti, Z. Toossi, C. Lange (Borstel, Germany; Kampala, Uganda; Cleveland, OH, United States Of America; Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Interferon-gamma methods for the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection and disease
Session: Interferon-gamma methods for the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection and disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4582
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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