Executive summary of the guidelines for the use of interferon-γ release assays in the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection.
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin
; 34(5): 304-8, 2016 May.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26926262
ABSTRACT
Interferon-gamma release assays are widely used for the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection in Spain. However, there is no consensus on their application in specific clinical scenarios. To develop a guideline for their use, a panel of experts comprising specialists in infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, microbiology, pediatrics and preventive medicine, together with a methodologist, conducted a systematic literature search, summarized the findings, rated the quality of the evidence, and formulated recommendations following the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations of Assessment Development and Evaluations) methodology. This document provides evidence-based guidance on the use of interferon-gamma release assays for the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection in patients at the risk of tuberculosis or suspected of having active disease. The guidelines will be applicable to specialist and primary care, and public health.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tuberculose
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Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto
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Testes de Liberação de Interferon-gama
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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MICROBIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha