Clinical evaluation of QuantiFERON TB-2G test for immunocompromised patients

Y. Kobashi, K. Mouri, Y. Obase, N. Miyashita, M. Oka (Kurashiki, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - New perspectives and old problems in diagnosing tuberculosis infection and disease
Session: New perspectives and old problems in diagnosing tuberculosis infection and disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1776
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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