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Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis (TB) Infection Diagnosed by Interferon-gamma Release Assay and Tuberculin Skin Tests in Patients With Old Healed TB

Completed
Conditions
Tuberculosis
Registration Number
NCT01099098
Lead Sponsor
Seoul National University Hospital
Brief Summary

We easily regard nodules and fibrosis in upper lobes of lung as TB sequelae. The aim of this study is to confirm the prevalence of latent TB infection diagnosed by interferon-gamma release assay and tuberculin skin tests in patients with old healed TB.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
480
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age > 20 years
  • Patients with TB sequelae in their CXR
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients on immune-suppressants

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prevalence of latent TB infectionAt enrollment
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Seoul National University Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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