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Interferon Gamma Assay Useful for Diagnosis of Latent Tuberculosis in Children
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Title Interferon Gamma Assay Useful for Diagnosis of Latent Tuberculosis in Children
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580818?src=rss
Description Interferon gamma assays can replace tuberculin skin tests for diagnosing latent tuberculosis in children, and particularly in those in whom skin tests results are confounded by previous vaccinations or infections, according to a study from Cambodia. Reuters Health Information
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Date Sep 23, 2008
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