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Editorial
. 2012 Mar-Apr;19(2):81-3.
doi: 10.1155/2012/420392.

Interferon-gamma release assays for screening of health care workers in low tuberculosis incidence settings: dynamic patterns and interpretational challenges

Madkuhar Pai, Kevin Elwood
Editorial

Interferon-gamma release assays for screening of health care workers in low tuberculosis incidence settings: dynamic patterns and interpretational challenges

Madkuhar Pai et al. Can Respir J. 2012 Mar-Apr.

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  • Can Respir J. 2012 May-Jun;19(3):186
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