Status and current role of 'interferon gamma release assays' vs. 'tuberculin skin testing' in diagnosis of tubercular disease

Indian J Pediatr. 2013 Apr;80(4):334-6. doi: 10.1007/s12098-013-0974-2. Epub 2013 Feb 5.

Authors

Aparna Mukherjee¹, Rakesh Lodha, S K Kabra

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.

PMID: 23381915
DOI: 10.1007/s12098-013-0974-2

No abstract available

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Developing Countries
Humans
India
Interferon-gamma Release Tests* / methods
Predictive Value of Tests
Risk Factors
Sensitivity and Specificity
Tuberculin Test* / methods
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / diagnosis*
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / immunology