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Interferon-γ release assay screening in biologics: safe and reliable, but not perfect
BACKGROUND: Systemic biologic agents can increase the risk of re-activation of latent tuberculosis (TB). Prior to initiation, screening for latent TB using an interferon-γ release assay (IGRA) is recommended. There is concern that false-negative IGRAs may be more likely in this context. METHODS: Thi...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2022
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9703145/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36451845 http://dx.doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00193-2022 |