Do the tuberculin skin test and the QuantiFERON-TB Gold in-tube test agree in detecting latent tuberculosis among high-risk contacts? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Do the tuberculin skin test and the QuantiFERON-TB Gold in-tube test agree in detecting latent tuberculosis among high-risk contacts? A systematic review and meta-analysis

OBJECTIVES: The QuantiFERON-TB Gold in-tube test (QFT-GIT) and the tuberculin skin test (TST) are used to diagnose latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). However, conclusive evidence regarding the agreement of these two tests among high risk contacts is lacking. This systematic review and meta-analys...

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Main Authors: Erfan Ayubi, Amin Doosti-Irani, Ehsan Mostafavi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Epidemiology 2015-10-01
Series:Epidemiology and Health
Subjects:
Kappa
Meta-analysis
Latent tuberculosis
Online Access:http://www.e-epih.org/upload/pdf/epih-37-e2015043.pdf

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