Sensitivity of IFN-gamma release assay to detect latent tuberculosis infection is retained in HIV-infected patients but dependent on HIV/AIDS progression.
BACKGROUND: Detection and treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI) in HIV infected individuals is strongly recommended to decrease morbidity and mortality in countries with high levels of HIV. OBJECTIVE: To assess the validity of a newly developed in-house ELISPOT interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA...
Main Authors: | Karam, F, Mbow, F, Fletcher, H, Senghor, C, Coulibaly, K, LeFevre, A, Ngom Gueye, N, Dieye, T, Sow, P, Mboup, S, Lienhardt, C |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2008
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