Does the Implementation of an Interferon-γ Release Assay in Lieu of a Tuberculin Skin Test Increase Acceptance of Preventive Therapy for Latent Tuberculosis Among Healthcare Workers?

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作者
Sahni, Rajiv [1 ]
Miranda, Cyndee [1 ]
Yen-Lieberman, Belinda [2 ,4 ]
Tomford, J. Walton [1 ]
Terpeluk, Paul [3 ]
Quartey, Pearl [4 ]
Johnson, Lucileia T. [1 ]
Gordon, Steven M. [1 ,4 ]
机构
[1] Cleveland Clin, Dept Infect Dis, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
[2] Cleveland Clin, Dept Lab Med, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
[3] Cleveland Clin, Dept Occupat Hlth, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
[4] Cleveland Clin, Lerner Coll Med, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
关键词
INFECTION;
D O I
10.1086/593965
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
[No abstract available]
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页码:197 / 199
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