QFT-GIT vs TST in diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in Poland

K. Kruczak, M. Sanak, E. Nizankowska-Mogilnicka (Cracow, Poland)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Tuberculin skin tests, interferon-gamma release assays and beyond
Session: Tuberculin skin tests, interferon-gamma release assays and beyond
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 303
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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