A summary of meeting proceedings on addressing variability around the cut point in serial interferon-γ release assay testing.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
; 34(6): 625-30, 2013 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-23651895
ABSTRACT
On June 13, 2012, a group of key stakeholders, leaders, and national experts on tuberculosis (TB), occupational health, and laboratory science met in Atlanta, Georgia, to focus national discussion on the higher than expected positive results occurring among low-risk, unexposed healthcare workers undergoing serial testing with interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs). The objectives of the meeting were to present the latest clinical and operational research findings on the topic, to discuss evaluation and treatment algorithms that are emerging in the absence of national guidance, and to develop a consensus on the action steps needed to assist programs and physicians in the interpretation of serial testing IGRA results. This report summarizes its proceedings.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tuberculose
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Saúde Ocupacional
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Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto
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Testes de Liberação de Interferon-gama
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article