QTF-Gold assay for monitoring of anti-tuberculosis therapy in subjects with active TB
Introduction: The identification and characterization of two M. tuberculosis-specific antigens (ESAT-6 and CFP- 10) has led to the development of a whole blood new generation of M. tuberculosis specific diagnostic tests, that have several advantages over tuberculin skin test (TST), in terms of highe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2008-09-01
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Series: | Microbiologia Medica |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2575 |