Utility of Quantiferon–TB Gold test in diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion

S. Arun, S. K. Katiyar, S. Bihari (Kanpur, India)

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: 1691
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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