IL-2 memory response after specific in vitro stimulation associates to latent tuberculosis infection

R. Biselli, V. Sargentini, I. Sauzullo, M. Lastilla, F. Mengoni, D. Goletti, O. Butera, R. Nisini (Roma, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Frontiers in the diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session: Frontiers in the diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3060
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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