Symptoms and interferon-gamma release assay in the emergency room: a preliminary report

G. Bothamley, D. Millett, J. Figueroa (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Tuberculosis contact screening
Session: Tuberculosis contact screening
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 500
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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