The effect of IFN-gamma on disease severity in pericardial tuberculosis

J. Wolske, K. van Veen, F. Syed, J. Russell, K. Tibazarwa, M. Ntsekhe, B. Mayosi, R. Wilkinson, K. Wilkinson (Cape Town, South Africa; Borstel, Germany)

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: 2840
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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