A comparative study of two different methods for the detection of latent tuberculosis in HIV-positive individuals in Chile

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Authors

María Elvira Balcells · Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Carlos M. Pérez · Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Leonardo Chanqueo · Hospital San Juan de Dios

Martín Lasso · Complejo Asistencial Sótero del Río

Marcela Villanueva · Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Mónica Espinoza · Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Luís Villarroel

Abstract

In this population of HIV-infected individuals, QFT-G and TST showed an acceptable level of agreement, although QFT-G appears less affected by more advanced immunosuppression.

Topics & Keywords

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

Volume 12, Issue 6, pp. 645-652

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2008.03.005

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