Use of quantiferon-TB in tube in the diagnosis of active tuberculosis: A multicenter study

M. Losi, A. Fabio, M. L. Bocchino, M. Peracchi, P. Dal Monte, I. Crespi, C. Del Giovane, M. Meacci, A. Sanduzzi, L. Fallico, G. Lombardi, G. Fortina, M. Apice, A. Matarese, R. Manganelli, A. Pace, G. L. Molinari, A. Camaggi, F. Rumpianesi, L. M. Fabbri, L. Richeldi (Modena, Naples, Padua, Bologna, Novara, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Immune responses for the diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session: Immune responses for the diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 275
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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