Test accuracy of interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs) for diagnosing TB differs when using
older or precommercial tools and inconsistent diagnostic criteria. This metaanalysis critically …

Objective: To determine whether interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) improve the
identification of HIV-infected individuals who could benefit from latent tuberculosis infection …

All members of the Guidelines Group were asked to complete a World Health Organization
(WHO) declaration of interest form and only two declared a conflict of interest. These were …

In 2005, CDC published guidelines for using the QuantiFERON-TB Gold test (QFT-
G)(Cellestis Limited, Carnegie, Victoria, Australia)(CDC. Guidelines for using the …

Tuberculosis (TB) remains an important problem among children in the United States and
throughout the world. There is no diagnostic reference standard for latent tuberculosis …

2010 revision Page 1 ANTIRETROVIRAL ThERApy fOR hIV INfEcTION IN INfANTs ANd
chILdREN: TOwARds uNIVERsAL AccEss Recommendations for a public health approach 2010 …

Tuberculosis (TB) remains an important problem among children in the United States and
throughout the world. Although diagnosis and treatment of infection with Mycobacterium …

Background An estimated one fourth of the world's population is infected with
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and 5–10% of those infected develop tuberculosis in their …

Background Despite the widespread use of interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs), their role in
diagnosing tuberculosis and targeting preventive therapy in HIV-infected patients remains …

The last decade has witnessed significant advances in mycobacterial genomics and cellular
research which have resulted in the development of two new blood tests, the enzyme-linked …