Prednisolone treatment does affect the performance of the QuantiFERON in-tube test and the tuberculin skin test in patients with autoimmune disorders screened for …
…, H Thomsen, A Brylov, ML Hetland, I Nordgaard-Lasen… - 2011 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background: During screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), before anti-TNF-alpha
treatment, most patients are already receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Objective was …
treatment, most patients are already receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Objective was …
[PDF][PDF] Effects of Corticosteroid Treatment on the Performance of QuantiFERON Gold in-Tube Test in the Screening of Latent Tuberculosis Infection
…, ML Hetland, FK Jensen, I Nordgaard-Lasen… - …, 2010 - academia.edu
BACKGROUND: Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF agents have been associated with an
increased risk of infections, including those preventable through adequate immunization. AIM: …
increased risk of infections, including those preventable through adequate immunization. AIM: …