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What Is the Significance of an Accelerated BCG Reaction in Children Living in Low Tuberculosis Incidence Countries?

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim In high tuberculosis (TB) incidence countries, accelerated Bacille Calmette–Guérin (BCG) reactions are considered markers of prior Mycobacterium tuberculosis exposure and may prompt investigation. Their significance in low‐incidence countries is unclear.
Widad Al Salmi, Niall Johnston, Emma Birrell, Adam W. Bartlett, Pamela Palasanthiran, Brendan J. McMullan, Phoebe C. M. Williams   +6 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, André Thá Nassif, Paulo Roberto Miranda Sandoval, Rosana Camargo, Douglas Jun Kamei, Gabriela Reich   +5 more
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Health Screening and Post‐Arrival Services for Refugee Children From Afghanistan

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To examine refugee health screening and services for Afghan children in the unique context of emergency expedited humanitarian resettlement in Melbourne, Australia. Methods Retrospective audit of Afghan children who attended a specialist child refugee health service between August 2021–April 2024. Results Participants included 218 children
Amy Williamson, Eva Sudbury, Rija Khanal, Jade Woon, Jennifer Schaefer, Georgia Paxton   +5 more
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Can workplaces be predictors for recent onset latent tuberculosis in health care workers?

Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 2009
Objective To study the association of workplaces and recent onset latent tuberculosis (LTB) in health care workers (HCW). Methods A case-control study was conducted at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. We recruited HCW who had results
Reechaipichitkul Wipa, Bourpoern Janpen, Limpawattana Panita, Sawanyawisuth Kanlayanee, Chaiear Naesinee, Sawanyawisuth Kittisak, Takahashi Ken   +6 more
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Immunodiagnostic Tests in the Assessment of Specific Sensitization to M. tuberculosis in Children under the Current Epidemical Situation

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, E. P. Shilovа, D. A. Kudlаy, N. P. Doktorovа   +3 more
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Ocular Pharmacokinetics of Topical Chloramphenicol in Dogs: Effects of Concentration and Vehicle Formulation

Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study compared tear film exposure and retention of four chloramphenicol ophthalmic formulations in dogs, evaluating the effects of drug concentration (0.2% to 5%) and vehicle type (solution vs. ointment). Eight healthy dogs were enrolled in a randomized paired‐eye crossover study consisting of two sessions with a 7‐day washout.
Bar Fruchter, Oren Pe'er, Shir Gonen, Lionel Sebbag   +3 more
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Steroids Decrease Prevalence of Positive Tuberculin Skin Test in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Implications on Anti-TNF Therapies

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases, 2014
Tuberculin skin test has been used as an indicator of latent tuberculosis in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) before administration of biologicals.
Shweta Agarwal, Siddharth Kumar Das, Girdhar G. Agarwal, Ragini Srivastava   +3 more
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Bovine tuberculosis history as a risk factor for recurrence in English cattle herds experiencing a breakdown

Veterinary Record, Volume 198, Issue 12, Page e533-e542, 13–27 June 2026.
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, Adam Brouwer, Ricardo de la Rua‐Domenech, Rachelle Avigad, Jessica Parry, Lucy Brunton   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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, Abolfazl Khoshdel, Soleiman Kheiri, Amirgholi Jafari Boroujeni   +3 more
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Effects of Carbon‐to‐Nitrogen Ratio in Biofloc System on Water Quality, Growth Performance and Haematological Parameters of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2026.
ABSTRACT A 10‐week indoor culture trial was carried out to assess the impact of various C/N ratios on the water quality, growth performance and haematology of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in a biofloc system. The experiment included four biofloc treatment groups with distinct C/N ratios (12:1, 15:1, 18:1 and 21:1) and a control group with a C/N
Shompa Sarker, Md. Amzad Hossain, Fouzia Sultana Bristy, Md. Rabiul Islam, Joya Saha, A. Q. M. Robiul Kawser, Mst. Rubia Banu   +6 more
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