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New Test May Improve Detection of Latent TB in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Title New Test May Improve Detection of Latent TB in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576138?src=rss
Description A test that measures interferon-gamma release in response to bacterial antigens is more accurate than skin tests in detecting latent tuberculosis infection in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, new research shows. However, a second study found that this type of test yielded indeterminate results. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Pathology and Lab Medicine
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Date Jun 17, 2008
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