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Tuberculin screening of some selected Fulani lactating cows in north-central Nigeria [PDF]
, 2013 The prevalence of mycobacterial infection among lactating Fulani cows was investigated in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Kaduna State of Nigeria.
A Thakur +21 more
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A Comparison of Two-Step Tuberculin Skin Test between Health-Care Workers and Nonhospital Employees [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2010 Background: The tuberculin test is widely used to identify tuberculosisinfection. Some individuals infected with Mycobacteriumtuberculosis may have an initial negative skin test reactionto tuberculin. The two step purified protein derivative skin testcan
Iraj Nikokar +2 more
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Туберкулез и болезни лёгких, 2021 The objective: to study the degree of specific sensitization according to the results of intradermal immunodiagnostic tests in children with different manifestations of tuberculosis infection under the current epidemic situation.Subjects and Methods. The
L. V. Poddubnаya +3 more
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Faktor Prediksi Hasil Uji Tuberkulin Positif Anak SD [PDF]
, 2010 Tuberculosis becomes a global threat because nearly a third of world population infected with M. tuberculosis. Tuberculin test is an important diagnosis to rule out infection of M. tuberculosis in children.
Nurlaela, S. (Sri) +4 more
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AAOHN Journal, 1995 1. The Mantoux skin test is the currently accepted standard for determination of infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is less than 100% sensitive and specific; however, no better method currently exists. 2. Placement and interpretation of the tuberculin skin test should be provided by health practitioners who are qualified as a result of ...
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Veterinary Record, EarlyView.Abstract Background Bovine tuberculosis (TB) threatens cattle farming in England. Supplementing tuberculin skin testing with the interferon‐gamma blood test during TB incident (breakdown) management can enhance diagnostic sensitivity. We aimed to identify herds at greater risk of recurrence depending on their recent TB history to inform targeted ...
Daisy Duncan +5 more
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The Paediatric BCG Vaccine Century: From Historical Success to Future Innovations
Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim The tuberculosis (TB) vaccine, Bacille‐Calmette‐Guérin (BCG), protects infants against severe forms of primary TB. Yet, it does not protect against pulmonary reactivation TB in adults. Methods A literature review was conducted between 1st January and 28th February 2025 using PubMed, Google Scholar and reports of the World Health ...
Stefan H. E. Kaufmann
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The effect of Ramadan fasting on tuberculin skin test and leukocyte count [PDF]
Journal of Fasting and Health, 2017 Background & Objectives: Annually, many Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan worldwide. This practice has different favorable medical and physiological effects, such as improved serum lipid profile and blood glucose level due to changes in diet and ...
Jafar Nasiri +3 more
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JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.Summary Background and Objectives Preventive tuberculosis (TB) therapy before initiating MTX or IL‐17/IL‐23/IL‐12/23p40 inhibitors for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is supported by indirect evidence of TB reactivations with TNF inhibitors. However, direct evidence for MTX or IL‐17/IL‐23/IL‐12/23p40 inhibitors is limited.
Christoph Zeyen +4 more
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Evaluation of the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in medical students
Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecção, 2016 Background and Objective: Evaluate the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in medical students and associated factors. A proper assessment increases the institutional biosafety strategies, in addition to providing an adequate ...
Flavia David João De Masi +5 more
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