Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) in the Diagnosis of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Background: Tuberculosis is one of the deadliest diseases over the world. Diagnosis of pulmonary TB depends on combination various parameters. IGRA measure T cell release of IFN-γ in response to M.TB antigen. WHO policy statement as on IGRA use in low and middle income countries is not established...

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Main Authors: Mona K. EL-Deeb, Hatem A. EL Malwany, Yehia M. Khalil, Saher T. Mourad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alexandria University 2014-06-01
Series:Journal of High Institute of Public Health
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