Use of Interferon‐γ release assay for the diagnosis of female genital tuberculosis in Northwest China
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DOI: 10.1002/jcla.22621
Abstract: Female genital tuberculosis (FGTB) is one of the major causes of infertility. However, nonspecific manifestations and the lack of easy access to gold‐standard diagnostic test render a diagnostic difficult for FGTB. The objective of this… read more here.
Keywords: interferon release; female genital; release assay; genital tuberculosis ... See more keywords
Interferon-γ release assay screening in biologics: safe and reliable, but not perfect
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DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00193-2022
Abstract: Background Systemic biologic agents can increase the risk of re-activation of latent tuberculosis (TB). Prior to initiation, screening for latent TB using an interferon-γ release assay (IGRA) is recommended. There is concern that false-negative IGRAs… read more here.
Keywords: release assay; interferon release; patients biologics; risk ... See more keywords
Mandibular Nodule Caused by Mycobacterium marinum with False Positive Interferon-γ Release Assay. A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.0595-22
Abstract: Mycobacterium marinum is a ubiquitous organism inhabiting both fresh and salt water. It can cause human diseases such as skin and soft tissue infection. The organism is also known to cause a false positive reaction… read more here.
Keywords: release assay; interferon release; mycobacterium marinum; false positive ... See more keywords
Characteristics Associated with Negative Interferon-γ Release Assay Results in Culture-Confirmed Tuberculosis Patients, Texas, USA, 2013–2015
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2403.171633
Abstract: Interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs) are the preferred diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) infection in at-risk populations in developed countries. However, IGRAs have high false-negative rates in patients with TB disease. Population-based studies assessing the factors… read more here.
Keywords: interferon release; patients texas; negative igra; culture confirmed ... See more keywords