Testing for latent tuberculosis infection using interferon gamma release assays in commercial sex workers at an outreach clinic in Birmingham.
Int J STD AIDS
; 27(8): 676-9, 2016 07.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26589629
ABSTRACT
This report demonstrates that using interferon gamma release assays to screen for latent tuberculosis infection in female commercial sex workers in an outreach sexual health clinic is feasible and acceptable. Routine interferon gamma release assay use successfully identified high numbers of latent tuberculosis infection. Innovative approaches to treatment and follow up were required to improve treatment adherence in this group. Direct observation of therapy within the sexual health clinic was also feasible. Successful follow up was dependent on the support of outreach workers, interpreters and tuberculosis nurses.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Contexto em Saúde:
2_ODS3
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3_ND
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4_TD
Problema de saúde:
2_enfermedades_transmissibles
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3_neglected_diseases
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3_tuberculosis
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4_tuberculosis
Assunto principal:
Aceitação pelo Paciente de Cuidados de Saúde
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Programas de Rastreamento
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Interferon gama
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Tuberculose Latente
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Testes de Liberação de Interferon-gama
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Profissionais do Sexo
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tipo de estudo:
Incidence_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J STD AIDS
Assunto da revista:
SINDROME DA IMUNODEFICIENCIA ADQUIRIDA (AIDS)
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido