Use of the quantiferon-TB in tube test in the diagnosis of non tuberculous mycobacteria lung disease

M. Losi, A. Fabio, P. Dal Monte, M. Peracchi, C. Del Giovane, M. Meacci, F. Luppi, S. Cerri, G. Lombardi, L. Fallico, M. Apice, P. Spagnolo, F. Rumpianesi, R. Manganelli, L. M. Fabbri, L. Richeldi (Modena, Bologna, Padua, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Nontuberculous mycobacterial infections and tuberculosis
Session: Nontuberculous mycobacterial infections and tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3076
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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