Testing for latent tuberculosis infection using interferon gamma release assays in commercial sex workers at an outreach clinic in Birmingham

被引：6

作者：

Daly, R. ^{[1
]}

Khatib, N. ^{[2
]}

Larkins, A. ^{[1
]}

Dedicoat, M. ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Heart England NHS Fdn Trust, Dept Sexual Hlth, Birmingham B9 5SS, W Midlands, England

[2] Plymouth Hosp NHS Trust, Dept Sexual Hlth, Plymouth, Devon, England

[3] Heart England NHS Fdn Trust, Dept Infect Dis, Birmingham, W Midlands, England

来源：

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STD & AIDS | 2016年 / 27卷 / 08期

关键词：

Screening; sex workers; women; tuberculosis; Mycobacterium tuberculosis; interferon gamma release assay; IGRA; latent infection; MYCOBACTERIUM-TUBERCULOSIS; RIFAPENTINE; TOBACCO; RISK;

D O I：

10.1177/0956462415619261

中图分类号：

R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];

学科分类号：

100102 ;

摘要：

This report demonstrates that using interferon gamma release assays to screen for latent tuberculosis infection in female commercial sex workers in an outreach sexual health clinic is feasible and acceptable. Routine interferon gamma release assay use successfully identified high numbers of latent tuberculosis infection. Innovative approaches to treatment and follow up were required to improve treatment adherence in this group. Direct observation of therapy within the sexual health clinic was also feasible. Successful follow up was dependent on the support of outreach workers, interpreters and tuberculosis nurses.

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页码：676 / 679

页数：4

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