QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube test in active tuberculosis patients and healthy adults

QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube test in active tuberculosis patients and healthy adults

ABSTRACT Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) release assays have improved latent tuberculosis (TB) detection and have been considered promising for the diagnosis of TB disease. However, diagnosis efficacy data is limited in high burden countries. The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic potential...

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Main Authors: Benjawan Phetsuksiri, Sopa Srisungngam, Janisara Rudeeaneksin, Supranee Boonchu, Wiphat Klayut, Ronnayuth Norrarat, Somchai Sangkitporn, Yuthichai Kasetjaroen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2018-10-01
Series:Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo
Subjects:
Active tuberculosis
Latent tuberculosis
Diagnosis
QuantiFERON
Interferon-gamma release assay
IGRA
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