Positive predictive value of Interferon-gamma release assay for incident active tuberculosis in HIV-infected persons
Journal
RETROVIROLOGY
Journal Volume
9
Journal Issue
S1
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death in HIV/AIDS. The incidence of active TB is 30 times higher in HIV-infected persons. Treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI) is pivotal to the control of TB. We aim to determine the positive predictive value of an interferon-gamma release assay, QuantiFERON-TB GOLD test (QFT), for incident active TB in HIV-infected persons.
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Publisher
BIOMED CENTRAL LTD
Type
conference proceedings