Comparison between a whole blood interferon-gamma release assay and tuberculin skin testing for the detection of tuberculosis infection among patients at risk for tuberculosis exposure.

Kimura, M

Comparison between a whole blood interferon-gamma release assay and tuberculin skin testing for the detection of tuberculosis infection among patients at risk for tuberculosis exposure. [electronic resource] - The Journal of infectious diseases May 1999 - 1297-300 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0022-1899

10.1086/314707 doi


Evaluation Studies as Topic
HIV Seronegativity
HIV Seropositivity--complications
Humans
Interferon-gamma--blood
Longitudinal Studies
Substance Abuse, Intravenous--complications
Tuberculin
Tuberculin Test
Tuberculosis--diagnosis