Accuracy of an Interferon-gamma Release Assay to Detect Active Tuberculosis in Children: A Pilot Study |
Lee, Young Jin
(Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Pusan National University)
Chun, Peter (Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Pusan National University) We, Ju Hee (Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Pusan National University) Park, Su Eun (Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Pusan National University) |
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