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Interferon-gamma release assay test characteristics depend upon the prevalence of active tuberculosis
The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 11/06/09

Davidow AL – As a result of the markedly dissimilar health statuses associated with a negative LTBI test, IGRA specificity for LTBI and sensitivity to active TB depend upon TB and LTBI prevalence. A trade–off exists between the specificity of IGRAs to LTBI and sensitivity to active TB. Field studies of IGRAs will require standardized collection of symptoms of active TB to distinguish LTBI suspects from TB suspects. Different cut–off points for IGRA use in TB suspects and LTBI suspects will likely be needed.

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Implications of the global financial crisis for the response to diseases of poverty within overall health sector development: the case of tuberculosis
Tropical Medicine & International Health, 11/10/09 Relevance Score: 90%

Immunopathogenesis and Diagnosis of Tuberculosis and Tuberculosis-Associated Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome during Early Antiretroviral Therapy
The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 11/03/09 Relevance Score: 90%

Radiological presentation of pulmonary tuberculosis infected by the W-Beijing Mycobacterium tuberculosis strain
The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 11/03/09 Relevance Score: 89%

Follow-up results of 702 patients receiving tumor necrosis factor-alpha antagonists and evaluation of risk of tuberculosis
Rheumatology International, 10/29/09 Relevance Score: 89%

Could CT-scan avoid unnecessary flexible bronchoscopy in children with active pulmonary tuberculosis
BMJ - Archives of Diseases in Childhood, 10/29/09 Relevance Score: 88%