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Tuberculosis
New tuberculosis research from V. Sgountzos and colleagues discussed
April 21st, 2009
"Several studies have indicated considerable variability in the biological results of different tuberculin preparations in different geographical areas or even within a single region. To compare the biological potency of two different tuberculins," scientists writing in the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease report. "We performed simultaneous testing with RT23 and Merieux tuberculin in a group of 546 Police Academy students in Athens to compare reactions to both tuberculins. The students were divided into three groups according to their year of training; the participants in each group were tested using the Mantoux method simultaneously with...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-04-21)
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