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Tuberculin skin test (TST) conversions rates, its relationship with interferon gamma release assay and safety and efficacy of 4 months rifampicin therapy (4R) for latent TB infection (LTBI) among nursing students in south India
P. James, D. J. Christopher, M. Pai, R. Gupta (Vellore, India; Montreal, Canada)
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Annual Congress 2010 - Special treatment options in tuberculosis
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Special treatment options in tuberculosis
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Thematic Poster Session
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3125
Disease area:
Respiratory infections
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P. James, D. J. Christopher, M. Pai, R. Gupta (Vellore, India; Montreal, Canada). Tuberculin skin test (TST) conversions rates, its relationship with interferon gamma release assay and safety and efficacy of 4 months rifampicin therapy (4R) for latent TB infection (LTBI) among nursing students in south India. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 3125
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