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
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
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
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
Use of interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) and CXCL-10/IP-10 for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) screening in chronic kidney disease and hemodialysis patients
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-025-11620-z
Abstract: There is increasing evidence that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at risk of acquiring latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) or developing active tuberculosis (TB). However, the diagnosis of LTBI is still a challenge due… read more here.
Keywords: release assay; tuberculosis; ltbi; cxcl ... 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
Monitoring functional immune responses with a cytokine release assay: ISS flight hardware design and experimental protocol for whole blood cultures executed under microgravity conditions
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1322852
Abstract: Introduction: Long-term space missions trigger a prolonged neuroendocrine stress response leading to immune system dysregulation evidenced by susceptibility to infections, viral reactivation, and skin irritations. However, due to existing technical constraints, real-time functional immune assessments… read more here.
Keywords: functional immune; whole blood; release assay; flight ... 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