New tools for detecting latent tuberculosis infection: evaluation of RD1-specific long-term response

New tools for detecting latent tuberculosis infection: evaluation of RD1-specific long-term response

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) release assays (IGRAs) were designed to detect latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). However, discrepancies were found between the tuberculin skin test (TST) and IGRAs results that cannot be attributed to pri...

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Main Authors: Laurenti Patrizia, Marruchella Almerico, Lauria Francesco N, Vecchi Marco, Dieli Francesco, Guggino Giuliana, Meraviglia Serena, Vanini Valentina, Casetti Rita, Carrara Stefania, Chiacchio Teresa, Butera Ornella, Singh Mahavir, Caccamo Nadia, Girardi Enrico, Goletti Delia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/182

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