Evaluation of TST/C-TST combination for latent tuberculosis infection screening: diagnostic performance and cost-effectiveness compared to TST/IGRAs. [PDF]
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Lichen Scrofulosorum Without Mantoux Positivity in a 72-Year-Old Male: A Clinical Paradox. [PDF]
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Immunological testing and machine learning in detecting latent tuberculosis among high-risk groups (nature review). [PDF]
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TB-Free Chuuk: community-wide tuberculosis prevention and treatment with an integrated disease screening approach in Chuuk Lagoon, Federated States of Micronesia. [PDF]
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The comparative performance of the single intradermal comparative tuberculin test in Irish cattle, using tuberculin PPD combinations from different manufacturers [PDF]
International audienceIreland currently obtains its avian and bovine tuberculin purified protein derivatives (PPDs) from a single source. Because problems of supply or quality cannot be discounted, it is prudent that Ireland identify alternative supplier(
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