Latent tuberculosis assessment before biological agent use

H. Yildirim (Eskisehir, Turkey), A. Güler (Eskisehir, Turkey), F. Alatas (Eskisehir, Turkey), S. Erginel (Eskisehir, Turkey), A. Kayikci (Eskisehir, Turkey), T. Yüce (Eskisehir, Turkey)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – Non-tuberculous mycobacteria and latent tuberculosis infection
Session: Non-tuberculous mycobacteria and latent tuberculosis infection
Session type: E-poster session
Number: 2814
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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