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Latent tuberculosis infection in transplant candidates: a systematic review and meta-analysis on TST and IGRA.

Mohammad Javad NasiriAli PormohammadHossein GoudarziMasoud MardaniSamin ZamaniGiovanni Battista MiglioriGiovanni Sotgiu
Published in: Infection (2019)
IGRAs were more sensitive and specific than the TST with regard to the diagnosis of LTBI in the transplant candidates. They have added value and can be complementary to TST.
Keyphrases
  • mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • hiv aids
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • electronic health record