Diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection among HIV discordant partners using interferon gamma release assays

Diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection among HIV discordant partners using interferon gamma release assays

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is limited data on the effect of HIV status and CD4 counts on performance of Interferon-<b>g </b>Release assays (IGRAs) for diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI).</p> <p>Methods</p> <...

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Main Authors: Mwananyanda Lawrence, Kilembe William, Wendt Joyanna, Mutemba Charles, Gonzalez-Diaz Esteban, Talati Naasha J, Chomba Elwyn, Allen Susan, del Rio Carlos, Blumberg Henry M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/264

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