An assay based on RD1 selected peptides for the diagnosis of extra-pulmonary and smear negative tuberculosis

S. Carrara, O. Butera, V. Vanini, F. Palmieri, E. Girardi, D. Goletti (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: 4584
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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