A patient with miliary BCG-tuberculosis and a positive ELISPOT-PPD on BAL fluid

M. Quanjel, S. Thijsen, J. Bouwman, A. Bossink (Utrecht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - New tests and methods to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease and to monitor treatment
Session: New tests and methods to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease and to monitor treatment
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 2855
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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