The value of tuberculin skin test (TST) and interferon – gamma release assay (IGRA) in the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) according to age group

K. Lewandowska, U. Demkow, M. Bychawska, J. Kus (Warsaw, Poland)

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: 277
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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