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
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
[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