Using QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube for Field-Based Tuberculosis Contact Investigations in Congregate Settings

Contact investigations are crucial to controlling tuberculosis in the United States. In these investigations, the tuberculin skin test has been the primary test to detect tuberculosis infection. Interferon-γ release assays, such as the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube test, were recently introduced and a...

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Published in:Journal of public health management and practice 2013-05, Vol.19 (3), p.E11-E13
Main Authors: Trieu, Lisa, Proops, Douglas C., Ahuja, Shama D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Contact Tracing
Feasibility Studies
Female
Gold
Health technology assessment
Humans
Interferon-gamma Release Tests - utilization
Male
New York City
Original Articles
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary - diagnosis
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary - transmission
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Summary:Contact investigations are crucial to controlling tuberculosis in the United States. In these investigations, the tuberculin skin test has been the primary test to detect tuberculosis infection. Interferon-γ release assays, such as the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube test, were recently introduced and are intended to address limitations of the tuberculin skin test. However, there are limited data on the use of these tests in contact investigations in congregate settings. We present 2 field-based investigations to highlight potential advantages, limitations, and feasibility of using the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube test in congregate setting investigations.
ISSN:1078-4659
1550-5022
DOI:10.1097/PHH.0b013e318268af0b