Utility of interferon-γ ELISPOT assay responses in highly tuberculosis-exposed patients with advanced HIV infection in South Africa

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) ELISPOT assays incorporating <it>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</it>-specific antigens are useful in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) or latent infection. However, their utility in patients with adv...

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Main Authors: Ntobongwana Marjorie, Badri Motasim, Bekker Linda-Gail, Vogt Monica, Bangani Nonzwakazi, Lawn Stephen D, Dockrell Hazel M, Wilkinson Robert J, Wood Robin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/7/99