Local immunodiagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis by enzyme-linked immunospot

Jafari C., Ernst M., Strassburg A., Greinert U., Kalsdorf B., Kirsten D., Lange C.

Source: Eur Respir J 2008; 31: 261-265
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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