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Mtb antigen-based skin tests (TBST)

RELATED TAGS Diagnosis|Screening

DEFINITION

Skin tests for the detection of M.tuberculosis that use Mtb specific antigens (ESAT6 and CFP10).

RELATED TERMS

Interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA)Mantoux methodTuberculin skin test (TST)

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Skin tests for the detection of TB infection that use Mtb specific antigens (ESAT6 and CFP10).

From: WHO
Year: 2022
Source: Rapid communication: TB antigen-based skin tests for the diagnosis of TB infection

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