Serial interferon-gamma release assays for screening and monitoring of tuberculosis infection during treatment with biologic agents

A. Socaci, G. Nini, C. Marica, E. Borgazi (Timisoara, Arad, Bucuresti, Constanta, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection in subpopulations
Session: Tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection in subpopulations
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1607
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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