Contribution of Interferon gamma release assays testing to the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection in HIV-infected patients: A comparison of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In Tube, T-SPOT.TB and tuberculin skin test

Contribution of Interferon gamma release assays testing to the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection in HIV-infected patients: A comparison of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In Tube, T-SPOT.TB and tuberculin skin test

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is the most effective strategy to control tuberculosis (TB) among patients with HIV infection. The tuberculin skin test (TST) was the only available method to identify L...

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Main Authors: Ramos José M, Robledano Catalina, Masiá Mar, Belda Sofia, Padilla Sergio, Rodríguez Juan C, Gutierrez Félix
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/169

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