Latent tuberculosis may be missed by current screening practices: Analysis of interferon ‐gamma release assay results from a paediatric refugee clinic

ConclusionsWe identified 12 children with LTBI who would have been missed using current NSW Health Department screening practices. These children are at risk of progression to active disease, particularly the two aged younger than 2 years old. We recommend universal screening.

Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health - November 22, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Katrina Colgan, Jennifer Anderson, Alanna Maycock, Philip N Britton, Merran Mackenzie, David Isaacs, Hasantha Gunasekera Tags: Original Article Source Type: research