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Tuberculosis
New tuberculosis research reported from University of Alberta
July 13th, 2009
According to recent research published in the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, "Capital Health Tuberculosis (TB) Clinic, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. To analyze the QuantiFERON (R)-TB Gold In-Tube test (QFT) results after implementation as a routine test for tuberculin skin test (TST) positive patients." "From November 2004 until January 2007, patients who were TST-positive and were eligible for preventive treatment based on Canadian guidelines, were offered a QFT. Of 1446 TST-positive patients, only 566 (39.6%) were QFT-positive. Categorized by reason for TST testing, 43.1% of 304 contacts, 32.8% of 348 employment screens and 24.2% of 298...
Source: Tuberculosis Week (2009-07-13)
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