Interferon-γ release assays for the diagnosis of active tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs) are now established for the immunodiagnosis of latent
infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis in many countries. However, the role of IGRAs for …
infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis in many countries. However, the role of IGRAs for …
Interferon-gamma release assays and childhood tuberculosis: systematic review and meta-analysis
AM Mandalakas, AK Detjen… - … of tuberculosis and …, 2011 - ingentaconnect.com
BACKGROUND: Children infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis have significant risk of
develo** tuberculosis (TB) and can therefore benefit from preventive therapy …
develo** tuberculosis (TB) and can therefore benefit from preventive therapy …
Screening tests for active pulmonary tuberculosis in children
Background Globally, children under 15 years represent approximately 12% of new
tuberculosis cases, but 16% of the estimated 1.4 million deaths. This higher share of …
tuberculosis cases, but 16% of the estimated 1.4 million deaths. This higher share of …
Screening of immigrants in the UK for imported latent tuberculosis: a multicentre cohort study and cost-effectiveness analysis
M Pareek, JP Watson, LP Ormerod, OM Kon… - The Lancet infectious …, 2011 - thelancet.com
Background Continuing rises in tuberculosis notifications in the UK are attributable to cases
in foreign-born immigrants. National guidance for immigrant screening is hampered by a …
in foreign-born immigrants. National guidance for immigrant screening is hampered by a …
Serial QuantiFERON testing and tuberculosis disease risk among young children: an observational cohort study
Background The value of quantitative interferon-γ release assay results for predicting
progression from Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection to active disease is unknown. We …
progression from Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection to active disease is unknown. We …
Interferon‐gamma release assays versus tuberculin skin testing for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection: an overview of the evidence
A Trajman, RE Steffen, D Menzies - Pulmonary medicine, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
A profusion of articles have been published on the accuracy and uses of interferon‐gamma
releasing assays. Here we review the clinical applications, advantages, and limitations of …
releasing assays. Here we review the clinical applications, advantages, and limitations of …
The utility of an interferon gamma release assay for diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection and disease in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: The utility of interferon gamma release assays (IGRAs) has been assessed in
adults, but remains unclear in children. We reviewed the literature on the use of a …
adults, but remains unclear in children. We reviewed the literature on the use of a …
Clinical application and limitations of interferon-γ release assays for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection
Interferon-release assays (IGRAs) represent advances in tuberculosis immunology and
evolutionary biology. IGRAs were designed to replace tuberculin skin test (TST) for the …
evolutionary biology. IGRAs were designed to replace tuberculin skin test (TST) for the …
Systematic review and meta-analysis on the utility of Interferon-gamma release assays for the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis finfection in children: a 2013 …
Background Previous meta-analyses regarding the performance of interferon-gamma
release assays (IGRAs) for tuberculosis diagnosis in children yielded contrasting results …
release assays (IGRAs) for tuberculosis diagnosis in children yielded contrasting results …
The impact of BCG vaccination on tuberculin skin test responses in children is age dependent: evidence to be considered when screening children for tuberculosis …
Background Following exposure to TB, contacts are screened to target preventive treatment
at those at high risk of develo** TB. The UK has recently revised its recommendations for …
at those at high risk of develo** TB. The UK has recently revised its recommendations for …