Latent tuberculosis infection treatment in subjects with autoimmune diseases and T-cell interferon-γ responses

F. Bartalesi, D. Goletti, A. Cavallo, L. Attala, G. Fiori, F. Li Gobbi, A. Mantella, M. Benucci, M. Matucci Cerinic, E. Girardi, A. Bartoloni (Florence, Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Frontiers in the diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session: Frontiers in the diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3067
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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