Comparison of effector T-cell responses in patients with active TB disease compared to latent TB infection

F. Piana, R. Baldan, L. R. Codecasa, G. B. Migliori, M. Ferrarese, D. M. Cirillo (Milan, Tradate, Italy)

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: 1779
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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