Cytokine gene polymorphisms and mycobacterium tuberculosis: from infection to pulmonary disease

P. Santos, S. Balseiro, A. Almeida, A. Domingos, A. Segorbe-Luis (Coimbra, Torres Vedras, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Immunology of tuberculosis and diagnosis of tuberculosis infection
Session: Immunology of tuberculosis and diagnosis of tuberculosis infection
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4641
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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