Evaluation of the usefulness of interferon-gamma release assays and the tuberculin skin test for the detection of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections in Korean rheumatic patients who are candidates for biologic agents.

Kim, Jae-Hoon

Evaluation of the usefulness of interferon-gamma release assays and the tuberculin skin test for the detection of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections in Korean rheumatic patients who are candidates for biologic agents. [electronic resource] - International journal of rheumatic diseases Mar 2015 - 315-22 p. digital

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

1756-185X

10.1111/1756-185X.12515 doi


Adult
Antirheumatic Agents--adverse effects
Antitubercular Agents--therapeutic use
Biological Products--adverse effects
Female
Humans
Immunocompromised Host
Incidence
Interferon-gamma Release Tests
Latent Tuberculosis--diagnosis
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Selection
Predictive Value of Tests
Republic of Korea--epidemiology
Retrospective Studies
Rheumatic Diseases--diagnosis
Risk Factors
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Tuberculin Test