INTERFERON-GAMMA RELEASE ASSAYS FOR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING OF CHILDREN
The prevalence of positive interferon-gamma release assays is correlated to the occurrence of active tuberculosis, which varies widely among migrant children of different backgrounds. More accurately than tuberculin skin tests, they identify those with tuberculosis infection and are effective for screening of migrants. Urgent, active cases may present within weeks after arrival and need clinical recognition.
Sahar Nejat
Stockholm, Suecia