Effect of BCG vaccination on interferon-γ release assays for tuberculosis: a systematic review

G. Ciarleglio, S. Kouki, O. Bugiani, L. Mori, M. Pieroni, P. Sestini (Siena, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - New methods to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease and problems in tuberculosis care
Session: New methods to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease and problems in tuberculosis care
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 1692
Disease area: Respiratory infections

Congress or journal article abstractE-poster

Rating: 0
You must login to grade this presentation.

Share or cite this content

Citations should be made in the following way:
G. Ciarleglio, S. Kouki, O. Bugiani, L. Mori, M. Pieroni, P. Sestini (Siena, Italy). Effect of BCG vaccination on interferon-γ release assays for tuberculosis: a systematic review. Eur Respir J 2007; 30: Suppl. 51, 1692

You must login to share this Presentation/Article on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or by email.

Member's Comments

No comment yet.
You must Login to comment this presentation.


Related content which might interest you:
Interferon-gamma release assays for the diagnosis of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Source: Eur Respir J 2011; 37: 88-99
Year: 2011



Interferon-gamma release assays for the diagnosis of active tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Source: Eur Respir J 2011; 37: 100-111
Year: 2011



The protective effect of BCG vaccination against mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in children: A systematic review
Source: International Congress 2014 – Tuberculosis: public health and primary prevention
Year: 2014


Interferon-γ release assays in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review
Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Gamma-interferon-based tests to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease
Year: 2007


Interferon-γ release assays using RD1 antigens in nontuberculous mycobacterial infections. A systematic review
Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Gamma-interferon-based tests to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease
Year: 2007


Contact investigation for tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Source: Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 140-156
Year: 2013



Effect of smoking on tuberculosis treatment outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Source: Virtual Congress 2021 – Epidemiology and burden of tuberculosis and other lung diseases
Year: 2021

Treatment of human disease due to Mycobacterium bovis: a systematic review
Source: Eur Respir J 2016; 48: 1500-1503
Year: 2016


Assessment of BCG immunization effectiveness in children from TB infection sources
Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Tuberculosis in children
Year: 2010

Monitoring toxicity in individuals receiving treatment for latent tuberculosis infection: a systematic review versus expert opinion
Source: Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 1170-1173
Year: 2015


LTBI: latent tuberculosis infection or lasting immune responses to M. tuberculosis? A TBNET consensus statement
Source: Eur Respir J 2009; 33: 956-973
Year: 2009



Association with TB exposure of tuberculin skin test and interferon-γ release assays. A systematic review
Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Gamma-interferon-based tests to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease
Year: 2007


An updated systematic review and meta-analysis for treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
Source: Eur Respir J , 49 (3) 1600803; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00803-2016
Year: 2017



Impact of latent tuberculosis infection on health and wellbeing: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Source: Eur Respir Rev, 30 (159) 200260; 10.1183/16000617.0260-2020
Year: 2021



Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission from patients with drug-resistant compared to drug-susceptible TB: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Source: Eur Respir J, 50 (4) 1701044; 10.1183/13993003.01044-2017
Year: 2017



The global prevalence of latent tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Source: Eur Respir J, 54 (3) 1900655; 10.1183/13993003.00655-2019
Year: 2019



Active screening at entry for tuberculosis among new immigrants: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Source: Eur Respir J 2010; 35: 1336-1345
Year: 2010



Combined treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis with bedaquiline and delamanid: a systematic review
Source: Eur Respir J, 52 (1) 1800934; 10.1183/13993003.00934-2018
Year: 2018



Avoiding the effect of BCG vaccination in detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection with a blood test
Source: Eur Respir J 2006; 28: 16-23
Year: 2006



Cost-effectiveness of interferon-γ release assay testing for the treatment of latent tuberculosis
Source: Eur Respir J 2007; 30: 321-332
Year: 2007