Identification of TB specific IFN-γ-secreting T-cells in children with active TB and TB contacts

E. Hansted, A. Andriuskeviciene, D. Steponaviciene, V. Butkuviene, B. Sitkauskiene (Kaunas, Lithuania)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - New methods to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease and problems in tuberculosis care
Session: New methods to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease and problems in tuberculosis care
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 1687
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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