The sensitivity and specificity of quantiFERON-TB gold in immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients

O. A. Caliman-Sturdza, N. C. Bilha (Suceava, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Interferon-gamma release assay tests for diagnosing tuberculosis infection and disease
Session: Interferon-gamma release assay tests for diagnosing tuberculosis infection and disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2530
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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