The value of interferon-gamma releasing assays (IGRA) determining latent tuberculosis infection in renal transplant candidates

Balam Er Dedekarginoglu (Ankara, Turkey), Balam Er Dedekarginoglu, Fusun Eyuboglu, Ozlem Salman Sever, Aydincan Akdur, Mehmet Haberal

Source: International Congress 2016 – Active and latent tuberculosis: biomarkers
Session: Active and latent tuberculosis: biomarkers
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2105
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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