Comparison of Tuberculin Skin test and Quantiferon immunological assay for latent Tuberculosis infection
Background. Correct identification of individuals with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is a crucial element of the elimination strategy, allowing their adequate treatment. In addition to tuberculin skin test (TST), the Quantiferon test (QFT, based on whole blood γ-interferon release) had been r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2005-09-01
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| Series: | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease |
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| Online Access: | https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/634 |