Comparison of Tuberculin Skin test and Quantiferon immunological assay for latent Tuberculosis infection

Background. Correct identification of individuals with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is a crucial element of the elimination strategy, allowing their adequate treatment. In addition to tuberculin skin test (TST), the Quantiferon test (QFT, based on whole blood γ-interferon release) had been r...

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Principais autores:	L.R. Codecasa, M. Ferrarese, V. Penati, C. Lacchini, D. Cirillo, C. Scarparo, P. Piccoli, C. Piersimoni, G.B. Migliori
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	PAGEPress Publications 2005-09-01
Colecção:	Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Assuntos:	Tuberculosis latent tuberculosis infection quantiferon test tuberculin
Acesso em linha:	https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/634
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