Evaluation of TST/C-TST combination for latent tuberculosis infection screening: diagnostic performance and cost-effectiveness compared to TST/IGRAs

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Authors

Xin Zhang · Liaoning University

Lirong Mao · The 309th Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army

Renkun Nie · Chinese People's Liberation Army

Donglin Guo · Beijing Haidian Hospital

Yue Su · The 309th Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army

Ruilan Wang · The 309th Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army

Enjun Dong

Abstract

Within the context of this study, the novel screening strategy that integrates TST and C-TST demonstrates promising efficacy and economic advantages when compared to the traditional TST/IGRAs approach for the detection of LTBI.

Topics & Keywords

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Infectious Diseases

Volume 26, Issue 1

DOI: 10.1186/s12879-026-12767-z

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