Usefulness of the QuantiFERON TB-2G test for the differential diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis

Y. Kobashi, K. Mouri, Y. Obase, N. Miyashita, M. Oka (Kurashiki, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Gamma-interferon-based tests to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease
Session: Gamma-interferon-based tests to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 246
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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