Impact of the quantiFERON-TB and T-SPOT.TB tests in contact tracing among patients with chronic renal failure

M. Losi, F. Luppi, L. Gardenghi, S. Cerri, P. Roversi, M. Meacci, B. Meccugni, F. Rumpianesi, L. Fabbri, L. Richeldi (Modena, Italy)

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: 2514
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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