Performance of quantiferon test in screening for latent tuberculous infection in rheumatoid arthritis patients undergoing anti-TNF therapy

D. Boisteanu, C. Ancuta, R. Chirieac, C. Tacu, E. Ancuta, R. Vasiluta, R. Miron, C. Archip (Iasi, Romania)

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: 2844
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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D. Boisteanu, C. Ancuta, R. Chirieac, C. Tacu, E. Ancuta, R. Vasiluta, R. Miron, C. Archip (Iasi, Romania). Performance of quantiferon test in screening for latent tuberculous infection in rheumatoid arthritis patients undergoing anti-TNF therapy. Eur Respir J 2008; 32: Suppl. 52, 2844

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