Tuberculosis in patients receiving anti-TNF agents despite chemoprophylaxis

L. Sichletidis, L. Settas, D. Spyratos, D. Chloros, D. Patakas (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Clinical aspects of tuberculosis
Session: Clinical aspects of tuberculosis
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 817
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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