Interferon Gamma–induced Protein-10 Concentrations in Children With Previous Tuberculosis Infections and Disease

• DOI: 10.1097/inf.0b013e3182611152
• Publication Date: 2012-05-31T07:13:30Z
• Authors: Smiti Bihari; Nara Cavalcanti; Jailson B. Correia; Gerlane Alves; Edvaldo Souza; Bernard J. Brabin; Luis E. Cuevas
• Keywords: Concordance; QuantiFERON; Gamma interferon; Interferon γ; Tuberculosis diagnosis

Interferon gamma-induced protein-10 is a diagnostic test for tuberculosis infection. There no information on its concentrations over time. was evaluated in 72 children formerly treated or former contact with using Quantiferon Gold in-tube. Cases and contacts had similar interferon concentrations. Concentrations varied the tuberculin gamma release tests' concordance discordance, were independent of