March 24, 2011

Updated NICE guidlines for the diagnosis and management of TB

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Moving at a snail's pace;

2006:
To diagnose latent TB:
those with positive results (or in whom Mantoux testing may be less reliable) should then be considered for interferon-gamma immunological testing, if available.
2011:
To diagnose latent TB:
Consider interferon-gamma testing for people whose Mantoux testing shows positive results, or in people for whom Mantoux testing may be less reliable, for example BCG-vaccinated people.