Does the implementation of an interferon-gamma release assay in lieu of a tuberculin skin test increase acceptance of preventive therapy for latent tuberculosis among healthcare workers?

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2009 Feb;30(2):197-9. doi: 10.1086/593965.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Health Personnel*
  • Humans
  • Interferon-gamma / blood*
  • Isoniazid / therapeutic use
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / immunology
  • Ohio
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care*
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / statistics & numerical data*
  • Tuberculin Test
  • Tuberculosis* / diagnosis
  • Tuberculosis* / prevention & control

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
  • Interferon-gamma
  • Isoniazid