Interferon-gamma release assays outcomes in healthy subjects following BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccination
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DOI: 10.1007/s00296-022-05091-7
Abstract: The pathogenesis of COVID-19 involves both humoral and cellular immunological responses, with cell-mediated immunity being discussed as the primary and most effective immune response to viral infection. It is supposed that COVID-19 vaccines also elicited… read more here.
Keywords: sars cov; vaccination; mrna covid; interferon gamma ... See more keywords
IMPACT OF COMORBIDITIES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF INTERFERON GAMMA RELEASE ASSAY IN A GREEK ELDERLY POPULATION WITHOUT OVERT IMMUNODEFICIENCY.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2020.106073
Abstract: Background The prevalence of latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) increases with aging. Interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) is a T-cell based assay, widely used for the detection of LTBI. Objectives To identify the prevalence of LTBI… read more here.
Keywords: release assay; gamma release; interferon gamma; igra ... See more keywords
646. Increasing Use of Interferon-Gamma Release Assay to Test for Pediatric Tuberculosis in a Low-Burden Setting
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab466.843
Abstract: Abstract Background The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends tuberculin skin tests (TSTs) or interferon gamma release assays (IGRAs) to test for tuberculosis (TB) infection in children ≥2 years old, and prioritizes IGRA testing in Bacille… read more here.
Keywords: tuberculosis; infection tests; interferon gamma; infection ... See more keywords
Monitoring frequency of interferon gamma release assay for tuberculosis surveillance following infliximab therapy in patients with Crohn's disease
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DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.13032
Abstract: To characterize the pattern of positive conversion of interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) during infliximab therapy in China, which has a high burden of tuberculosis. read more here.
Keywords: release assay; gamma release; infliximab therapy; interferon gamma ... See more keywords
A Pilot Study for the Evaluation of an Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) To Measure T-Cell Immune Responses after SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Vaccination in a Unique Cloistered Cohort
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.02199-21
Abstract: Assessment of T-cell responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antigens may be of value to determine long-lasting protection to breakthrough infections or reinfections. Interferon gamma release assay is a validated method to… read more here.
Keywords: cell; infection vaccination; interferon gamma; gamma release ... See more keywords
Interferon-gamma release assays in tuberculous uveitis: a comprehensive review.
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DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2022.09.16
Abstract: Tuberculous uveitis (TBU) comprises a broad clinical spectrum of ocular manifestations, making its diagnosis challenging. Ophthalmologists usually require evidence from investigations to confirm or support a clinical diagnosis of TBU. Since direct isolation of the… read more here.
Keywords: gamma release; release assays; tuberculous uveitis; interferon gamma ... See more keywords
Significance of Pre-treatment Interferon-gamma Release in Patients With Non-small-cell Lung Cancer Receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
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DOI: 10.21873/anticanres.14721
Abstract: Background/Aim: We retrospectively investigated the significance of pre-treatment interferon-gamma release (IGR) as a biomarker for predicting the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment (ICI-tx). Patients and Methods: This study included non-small-cell lung cancer patients who… read more here.
Keywords: gamma release; treatment; treatment interferon; interferon gamma ... See more keywords
Interferon-gamma release assays for diagnosis of latent TB infection in chronic kidney diseases and dialysis patients
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.1046373
Abstract: Introduction Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), are at risk of developing tuberculosis (TB). The prevalence and predictors of LTBI assessed by a high-sensitivity, high-specificity test such as an interferon-gamma… read more here.
Keywords: patients eskd; kidney; chronic kidney; dialysis ... See more keywords
Indeterminate results of interferon gamma release assays in the screening of latent tuberculosis infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1170579
Abstract: Objectives We aimed to evaluate the indeterminate rate of interferon gamma release assays (IGRAs) in the detection of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). Methods On 15 November 2022, we searched the PubMed® (National Library of Medicine,… read more here.
Keywords: indeterminate rate; indeterminate; release assays; interferon gamma ... See more keywords
[Interferon Gamma Release Assay Request Indications: From Laboratory to Clinical Perspective].
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DOI: 10.5578/mb.20229655
Abstract: Tuberculosis is a re-emerging infectious disease that causes high morbidity and mortality worldwide and remains a major health threat in many parts of the world. With the increase in the incidence of HIV-positive/AIDS patients and… read more here.
Keywords: positivity; igra test; test; release assay ... See more keywords