Comparison of molecular and immunological methods for a rapid diagnosis of smear-negative tuberculosis

C. Jafari, S. Ruesch-Gerdes, M. Ernst, E. Richter, B. Kalsdorf, C. Lange (Borstel, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Microbiological advances in the diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session: Microbiological advances in the diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1405
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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