T-SPOT®.TB test and clinical risk scoring for diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection among Thai healthcare workers

T-SPOT®.TB test and clinical risk scoring for diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection among Thai healthcare workers

Background: Screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is important to identify healthcare workers (HCWs) benefiting from preventive therapy. Interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) are sensitive and specific tests for LTBI diagnosis. However, in settings where IGRAs are not available, clini...

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Main Authors: Waralee Aksornchindarat, Napat Yodpinij, Benjawan Phetsuksiri, Sopa Srisungngam, Janisara Rudeeaneksin, Supranee Bunchoo, Wiphat Klayut, Somchai Sangkitporn, Thana Khawcharoenporn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
Subjects:
Latent tuberculosis infection
Healthcare workers
T-SPOT®.TB
Clinical risk scoring
Thailand
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1684118219300726

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