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  • Title: [New tools for a better diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection].
    Author: Ferrara G, Losi M, Roversi P, Fabbri LM, Richeldi L.
    Journal: Recenti Prog Med; 2006 Mar; 97(3):123-8. PubMed ID: 16700416.
    Abstract:
    Two new blood tests are today available for diagnosing latent tuberculosis infection. Both tests are based on the release of interferon-gamma from M. tuberculosis-specific T cells. These tests, QuantiFERON-TB Gold and T-SPOT.TB, are certainly more specific compared to the tuberculin skin test, and possibly more sensitive in some subgroups of patients; they might represent a crucial tool for tuberculosis control and elimination.
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