Source: Eur Respir J 2001; 18: 376-380
Disease area: Respiratory infections



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Fjallbrant H., Ridell M., Larsson L.O.. The tuberculin skin test in relation to immunological in vitro reactions in BCG-vaccinated healthcare workers. Eur Respir J 2001; 18: 376-380

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