T-cell response against tuberculosis antigens is dependent on the level of immunosuppression in renal and lung transplant patients

U. Mack, H. Wilkens, U. Sester, H. Köhler, G. W. Sybrecht (Homburg/Saar, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Diagnosis of tuberculosis infection and immunology of tuberculosis
Session: Diagnosis of tuberculosis infection and immunology of tuberculosis
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 2055
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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