Discordance between TSTs and IFN-γ release assays: the role of NTM and the relevance of mycobacterial sensitins

Tebruegge M., Connell T., Ritz N., Bryant P.A., Curtis N.

Source: Eur Respir J 2010; 36: 214-215
Journal Issue: July

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