Specific diagnosis of tuberculosis infection sent via mail – IGRAs on paper

M. Ruhwald, I. Latorre, J. Diaz, J. Maldonado, I. Mialdea, P. Ravn, J. Dominguez, M. Aabye (Copenhagen, Denmark; Badalona, Valencia, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - What is new in tuberculosis immunodiagnosis?
Session: What is new in tuberculosis immunodiagnosis?
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1897
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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M. Ruhwald, I. Latorre, J. Diaz, J. Maldonado, I. Mialdea, P. Ravn, J. Dominguez, M. Aabye (Copenhagen, Denmark; Badalona, Valencia, Spain). Specific diagnosis of tuberculosis infection sent via mail – IGRAs on paper. Eur Respir J 2011; 38: Suppl. 55, 1897

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