Tuberculosis Therapy
Studies from University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine further understanding of tuberculosis therapy
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, September 15th, 2009
Research findings, 'Prospective evaluation of latent tuberculosis with interferon-gamma release assays in drug and alcohol abusers,' are discussed in a new report. "In vitro tests have been developed for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) infection. The objective was to analyse latent TB infection in drug and alcohol abusers through two interferon-gamma techniques," scientists writing in the journal Epidemiology and Infection report.
"One hundred and thirty-nine patients were admitted between February 2006 and May 2007. Mean age was 39.8 years [31% HIV positive]. The enzyme immunoassay (EIA) and enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISPOT) interferon-gamma assays were...
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