Anti-TNF-alpha therapy in patients with latent tuberculosis incidence

Ipek Coskunol (Izmir, Turkey), Ipek Coskunol, Aysegül Baysak, Ayse Dalli, Funda Uluorman, Gerçek Can

Source: International Congress 2015 – Screening strategies in TB
Session: Screening strategies in TB
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2969
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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