The immunogenetic spectrum of susceptibility to mycobacteria: from granulomatous hypersensitivity to infection

E. Puxeddu, M. Pallante, M. Drent, C. Saltini, M. Amicosante (Rome, Italy; Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - From genetics to clinics in diffuse parenchymal lung diseases
Session: From genetics to clinics in diffuse parenchymal lung diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4673
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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