To study the use of interferon-gamma release assay (IFN-γ) (IGRAs) as a diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB)-associated uveitis (TAU). All subjects underwent investigations to rule out ...

In total, 55% of active tuberculosis, 99% of latent tuberculosis, 61% of hepatitis B, 35% of HIV, and 83% of hepatitis C ...

This is the second World TB Day and the end of the first full year since the world encountered COVID-19. We have all worked feverishly to manage this pandemic and its consequences. What impact has ...

Introduction In Hong Kong, tuberculin skin test (TST) with a 15 mm cut-off was used at 0 and 3 months for contact screening, but half of future tuberculosis cases might be missed. Follow-on interferon ...

Interferon Gamma Release Assays (sometimes ELISPOT tests) are blood tests that can determine whether a person has been exposed to tuberculosis (TB). The test, involves incubating blood samples with ...

recognises the test as the “only” enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISPOT)-based interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA), notable for its cell number “normalisation” step that guarantees ...

The Cy-Tb test combines the accuracy of the interferon-gamma release assays test with the ease of use of a tuberculin skin test Moving a step closer towards the elimination of Tuberculosis (TB ...

It amalgamates the cost-effectiveness and simplicity of a skin test with the accuracy of the traditional but high-cost lab-based test known as the interferon gamma release assay (IGRA).

7 Both tests are known as interferon-γ–release assays (IGRAs) because they measure the release of interferon-γ from cells in vitro. In addition, new regimens are being used or assessed for use ...

Two owners of affected cats were found to be interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) and Mantoux (tuberculin skin test) positive and one required anti-tuberculosis medical therapy. Pet food the ...