Comparative performance of QuantiFERON-TB Gold versus skin test with tuberculosis recombinant allergen (Diaskintest) among patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis in Russia
Background: The early identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection can prevent tuberculosis (TB) transmission. A skin test with a tuberculosis recombinant allergen (Diaskintest) is a new method for identification that has been implemented in Russia. This study was performed to compare the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-09-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Infectious Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971219302590 |