The value of interferon (IFN)-γ pleural effusion tests in diagnosis of tuberculosis

J. Bukli, E. Petrela, J. Gjirazi, D. Argjiri, Y. Vakeflliu, P. Kapisyzi (Tirana, Albania)

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: 258
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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