Lethal tuberculosis in a previously healthy adult with IL-12 receptor deficiency

P. Tabarsi, M. Marjani, J. L. Casanova, D. Mansouri (Tehran, Islamic Republic Of Iran; New York, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Tuberculosis: from bench to bedside
Session: Tuberculosis: from bench to bedside
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1813
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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