Antigen-Induced IL-1RA Production Discriminates Active and Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Antigen-Induced IL-1RA Production Discriminates Active and Latent Tuberculosis Infection

The IGRA (Interferon Gamma Release Assays) test is currently the standard specific test for <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> infection status. However, a positive test cannot distinguish between active tuberculosis disease (ATBD) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). Developing a te...

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Main Authors: Cesar Sanchez, Luis Jaramillo-Valverde, Silvia Capristano, Gilmer Solis, Alonso Soto, Julio Valdivia-Silva, Julio A. Poterico, Heinner Guio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>
biomarkers
active tuberculosis
latent tuberculosis
immune response
IL-1RA
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/6/1385

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