Diagnostic Value of T-Cell Interferon-γ Release Assays on Cerebrospinal Fluid for Tuberculous Meningitis

Diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) remains a challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of T-SPOT.TB test on cerebrospinal fluid mononuclear cells (CSFMCs) for suspected TBM patients. 43 consecutive patients with suspected TBM were enrolled in the study from June 2011 to Septembe...

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Main Authors: Qin, Ling, Zhang, Lifan, Zhang, Yueqiu, Shi, Xiaochun, Zhang, Yao, Liu, Xiaoqing
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4636371/