Quantiferon–TB Gold test in cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis initially and during treatment

S. Arun, S. K. Katiyar, S. Bihari (Kanpur, India)

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: 260
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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S. Arun, S. K. Katiyar, S. Bihari (Kanpur, India). Quantiferon–TB Gold test in cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis initially and during treatment. Eur Respir J 2007; 30: Suppl. 51, 260

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