Mycobacterium tuberculosis-specific cytokine biomarkers to differentiate active TB and LTBI: A systematic review

It is estimated that one-quarter of the world's population is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)1. Despite effective treatment being available for over 70 years, it continues to be the leading cause of death from a single infectious disease worldwide2. One of the main factors contributing to this toll is the limitations of current diagnostic tests. As a result, an estimated 3 million cases of tuberculosis (TB) each year are not diagnosed or notified3, 4.
Source: Journal of Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research