The Cy-Tb test combines the accuracy of the interferon-gamma release assays test with the ease of use of a tuberculin skin ...

All latent TB patients are put on medication under the TB prevention therapy. However, many people oppose medication without a proper diagnosis due to concerns about drug resistance, patient ...

Ahmedabad: An investigation into the latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among silica-dust-exposed agate workers of Khambhat by ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH) has just been ...

Tuberculosis (TB) medication can cause short-term side effects, such as loss of appetite, fever, and fatigue. Long-term side effects can include lung dysfunction and issues with the digestive system.

Typically, Nemours treats one to two patients with tuberculosis a year. Four at one time with a drug-resistant form of the ...

in patients with past or current tuberculosis (TB) or previous treatment for latent TB infection (LTBI), and patients with no past or current TB nor treatment for LTBI All patients Patients with ...

We reviewed the literature on the use of a commercial IGRA in immunocompetent children for the diagnosis of both latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and TB disease. Methods: We searched PubMed ...