Tuberculin Skin Test and QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tube Test for Diagnosing Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Thai Healthcare Workers

Author:

Khawcharoenporn Thana1,Apisarnthanarak Anucha1,Sangkitporn Somchai2,Rudeeaneksin Janisara2,Srisungngam Sopa2,Bunchoo Supranee2,Phetsuksiri Benjawan2

Affiliation:

1. Division of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University

2. National Institute of Health, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health

Publisher

Editorial Committee of Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Infectious Dis

Subject

Infectious Diseases,Microbiology (medical),General Medicine

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