Extrapulmonary Latent Tuberculosis Reactivation After Negative Screening Tests in a Liver Transplant Recipient
Conclusions
Chest computed tomography scan and interferon γ release assays in conjunction with TST and chest radiograph may improve the detection of latent TB in transplant candidates. Combining these tests to diagnose latent TB is a strategy that needs to be evaluated in future studies.
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
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