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Tuberculosis Diagnostics
T-SPOT.TB test most cost-effective method for latent tuberculosis detection
September 19th, 2006
The T-SPOT.TB test is the most cost-effective method for the detection of latent tuberculosis infection. "The aim of the present study was to compare the direct costs of three models for detection of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in routine clinical practice in Switzerland. "Comparison of the overall costs of screening for LTBI, including medical and radiological examination, and preventive treatment associated with three screening models was carried out," investigators in Switzerland report. According to the authors, "Model 1 relies only on the tuberculin skin test (TST) according to the current national guidelines, model...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2006-09-19)
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