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)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Special treatment options in tuberculosis

Session: Special treatment options in tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 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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