Utility of an interferon-gamma release assay as a potential diagnostic aid for active pulmonary tuberculosis

Introduction: Sensitivity, specificity, early confirmation and obtaining an optimal specimen are challenging problems in active tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis. Interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) is a good indicator for latent TB but can it be useful as a diagnostic tool for active TB? This study was...

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Main Authors: Lynn Taki-Eddin, Fawza Monem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2011-11-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
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Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/2098
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