Impact of the quantiFERON-TB GOLD in-tube test in contact tracing among immigrants from high prevalence countries

M. Losi, R. Cagarelli, G. Ferrara, S. Roversi, F. Luppi, R. D‘Amico, S. Cerri, P. Roversi, P. Spagnolo, F. Rumpianesi, M. Meacci, B. Meccugni, L. Fabbri, L. Richeldi (Modena, Perugia, 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: 2513
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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