Systematic review: T-cell–based assays for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection: an update
M Pai, A Zwerling, D Menzies - Annals of internal medicine, 2008 - acpjournals.org
Background: Interferon-γ–release assays (IGRAs) are alternatives to the tuberculin skin test
(TST). A recent meta-analysis showed that IGRAs have high specificity, even among …
(TST). A recent meta-analysis showed that IGRAs have high specificity, even among …
Specific immune-based diagnosis of tuberculosis
P Andersen, ME Munk, JM Pollock, TM Doherty - The Lancet, 2000 - thelancet.com
Current diagnostic tests for tuberculosis based on tuberculin have poor specificity, and both
BCG vaccination and exposure to non-tuberculosis mycobacteria produce a response …
BCG vaccination and exposure to non-tuberculosis mycobacteria produce a response …
Meta-analysis: new tests for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection: areas of uncertainty and recommendations for research
D Menzies, M Pai, G Comstock - Annals of internal medicine, 2007 - acpjournals.org
Background: Until recently, the tuberculin skin test was the only test for detecting latent
tuberculosis (TB) infection, but 2 ex vivo interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs) are now …
tuberculosis (TB) infection, but 2 ex vivo interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs) are now …
Interferon-γ assays in the immunodiagnosis of tuberculosis: a systematic review
M Pai, LW Riley, JM Colford - The Lancet infectious diseases, 2004 - thelancet.com
A major challenge in tuberculosis control is the diagnosis and treatment of latent
tuberculosis infection. Until recently, there were no alternatives to the tuberculin skin test …
tuberculosis infection. Until recently, there were no alternatives to the tuberculin skin test …
A systematic review of rapid diagnostic tests for the detection of tuberculosis infection
Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of available rapid diagnostic tests to identify
tuberculosis (TB) infection. Data sources Electronic databases were searched from 1975 to …
tuberculosis (TB) infection. Data sources Electronic databases were searched from 1975 to …
Comparison of a whole-blood interferon γ assay with tuberculin skin testing for detecting latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
GH Mazurek, PA LoBue, CL Daley, J Bernardo… - Jama, 2001 - jamanetwork.com
ContextIdentifying persons with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is crucial to the goal of TB
elimination. A whole-blood interferon γ (IFN-γ) assay, the QuantiFERON-TB test, is a …
elimination. A whole-blood interferon γ (IFN-γ) assay, the QuantiFERON-TB test, is a …
Use of synthetic peptides derived from the antigens ESAT-6 and CFP-10 for differential diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis in cattle
HM Vordermeier, A Whelan, PJ Cockle… - Clinical Diagnostic …, 2001 - Am Soc Microbiol
ABSTRACT In Great Britain an independent scientific review for the government has
concluded that the development of a cattle vaccine against Mycobacterium bovis infection …
concluded that the development of a cattle vaccine against Mycobacterium bovis infection …
Immune Responses to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis-Specific Antigen ESAT-6 Signal Subclinical Infection among Contacts of Tuberculosis Patients
TM Doherty, A Demissie, J Olobo… - Journal of clinical …, 2002 - Am Soc Microbiol
Diagnosis of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection is considered essential for
tuberculosis control but is hampered by the lack of specific reagents. We report that strong …
tuberculosis control but is hampered by the lack of specific reagents. We report that strong …
Latent Tuberculosis in HIV positive, diagnosed by the M. Tuberculosis Specific Interferon-γ test
Background Although tuberculosis (TB) is a minor problem in Denmark, severe and
complicated cases occur in HIV positive. Since the new M. tuberculosis specific test for latent …
complicated cases occur in HIV positive. Since the new M. tuberculosis specific test for latent …
Prospective Evaluation of a Whole-Blood Test Using Mycobacterium tuberculosis-Specific Antigens ESAT-6 and CFP-10 for Diagnosis of Active Tuberculosis
P Ravn, ME Munk, AB Andersen… - Clinical and Vaccine …, 2005 - Am Soc Microbiol
ABSTRACT A new immunodiagnostic test based on the Mycobacterium tuberculosis-specific
antigens CFP-10/ESAT-6 (QFT-RD1) has been launched as an aid in the diagnosis of latent …
antigens CFP-10/ESAT-6 (QFT-RD1) has been launched as an aid in the diagnosis of latent …