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Tuberculosis infection in foreign-born children: a screening survey based on skin and blood testing [Short communication]

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This study, carried out in a low tuberculosis (TB) prevalence country with high immigration rates from high TB prevalence countries, deals with the interferon-gamma release assay, QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tube, for the diagnosis of latent TB infection (LTBI) in foreign-born children. The results of our study highlight the potential advantages and concerns of using a blood test for diagnosing LTBI in a ‘two-step’ strategy in foreign-born children.

Keywords: active tuberculosis; foreign-born children; interferon-gamma assays; latent tuberculosis infection

Document Type: Short Communication

Affiliations: 1: Section of Respiratory Diseases, Department of Oncology, Haematology and Respiratory Diseases, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy 2: Department of Paediatrics, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy 3: Biostatistics Unit, Department of Oncology, Haematology and Respiratory Diseases, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy 4: Community Paediatrics Unit, Primary Care Trust, Local Health Service of Modena, Modena, Italy 5: Microbiology and Virology Laboratory, University-Hospital Policlinico of Modena, Modena, Italy

Publication date: 01 September 2011

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