Phase 1 trial shows ESAT6-MPT64 skin test safe with high sensitivity for active TB
New TB Skin Test Shows Promise in Early Human Trial
A Phase 1 randomized clinical trial in 60 participants (30 healthy controls, 30 active TB patients) found the recombinant ESAT6-MPT64 skin t…
A new skin test for tuberculosis proved safe and accurately identified active cases in the first human trial, offering a simpler, cheaper al…
In Blantyre, Malawi, 17.4% of 2895 adolescents and adults aged 10-40 years had positive QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus responses.
A Simple Blood Test Could Now Reveal Your Hidden Tuberculosis Risk
This community-based survey assessed quantitative interferon gamma release assay responses in 2895 adolescents and adults aged 10-40 years i…
Doctors may soon use a common test to pinpoint who is most likely to spread tuberculosis, allowing for smarter prevention.