Improved sensitivity of an interferon-gamma release assay (T-SPOT.TB™) in combination with tuberculin skin test for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis in the presence of HIV co-Infection

Improved sensitivity of an interferon-gamma release assay (T-SPOT.TB™) in combination with tuberculin skin test for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis in the presence of HIV co-Infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Interferon-gamma release assays (IGRA) are more specific than the tuberculin skin test (TST) for the diagnosis of <it>Mycobacterium tuberculosis </it>infection. Data on sensitivity are controversial in HIV infection.</...

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Main Authors: Elzi Luigia, Steffen Ingrid, Furrer Hansjakob, Fehr Jan, Cavassini Matthias, Hirschel Bernard, Hoffmann Matthias, Bernasconi Enos, Bassetti Stefano, Battegay Manuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/319

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