Gamma Interferon Release Assays for Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection

Pai, Madhukar; M. Denkinger, Claudia; V. Kik, Sandra; X. Rangaka, Molebogeng; Zwerling, Alice; Oxlade, Olivia; Metcalfe, John; Cattamanchi, Adithya; W. Dowdy, David; Dheda, Keertan; Banaei, Niaz

doi:10.1128/cmr.00034-13

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Gamma Interferon Release Assays for Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection

Published in Clinical Microbiology Reviews • Jan 1, 2014

Authors:

Madhukar Pai

Claudia M. Denkinger

Sandra V. Kik

Abstract

Identification and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) can substantially reduce the risk of developing active disease. However, there is no diagnostic gold standard for LTBI. Two tests are available for identification of LTBI: the tuberculin skin test (TST) and the gamma interferon (IF...

Subject

Tuberculosis

Tuberculin

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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