An immunochromatographic rapid test not suitable for TB screening

E. Cojocaru, C. Cojocaru, I. L. Dumitriu, B. Gurzu (Iasi, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Clinical immunology of tuberculosis
Session: Clinical immunology of tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2560
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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