Comparison of single and dual latent tuberculosis screening strategies before biologic and targeted therapy in patients with rheumatic diseases: a retrospective cohort study.

CONCLUSIONS: Dual LTBI testing with both TST and IGRA is effective and safe. It might be useful for patients receiving prednisolone at the time of LTBI screening, or if infliximab therapy is anticipated. PMID: 32245912 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Hong Kong Med J - April 1, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tang I, So H, Luk L, Wong V, Pang S, Lao V, Yip R Tags: Hong Kong Med J Source Type: research