z-logo
open-access-imgOpen Access
Interferon gamma release assay post BCG among newborns and family members living in a crowded area in Jakarta, Indonesia
Author(s) -
Francisca Srioetami Tanoerahardjo,
Indri Rooslamiati,
Natalie Kipuw,
Hadiyanto,
Soegianto Ali,
Edhyana Sahiratmadja
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of infection in developing countries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2036-6590
pISSN - 1972-2680
DOI - 10.3855/jidc.15290
Subject(s) - medicine , pulmonary tuberculosis , vaccination , interferon gamma release assay , latent tuberculosis , tuberculosis , sputum , immunology , active tuberculosis , pediatrics , mycobacterium tuberculosis , pathology
BCG vaccine is a mandatory for newborn in Indonesia, an endemic tuberculosis (TB) country that ranks second worldwide. A close contact with untreated active pulmonary TB individuals in a crowded area may result in TB disease or otherwise develop a latent TB infection (LTBI), as shown by positive result of interferon gamma release assay (IGRA).

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.
Having issues? You can contact us here