QuantiFERON-TB Gold for detection of latent and active tuberculosis infection in immunocompromised versus immune-competent

N. Hasaneen, A. Fathy, A. Fouad, D. Magdi (Egypt)

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: 279
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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N. Hasaneen, A. Fathy, A. Fouad, D. Magdi (Egypt). QuantiFERON-TB Gold for detection of latent and active tuberculosis infection in immunocompromised versus immune-competent. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 279

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