An evaluation of factors associated with taking and responding positive to the tuberculin skin test in individuals with HIV/AIDS

• Main Authors: Coimbra Isabella (Author), Silva Rosangela MS (Author), Freitas Carolina DP (Author), Miranda Filho Demócrito B (Author), Ramos Heloísa L (Author), Ximenes Ricardo AA (Author), Moura Líbia CRV (Author), Batista Joanna d'Arc L (Author), Montarroyos Ulisses R (Author), Militão Albuquerque Maria de Fátima P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The tuberculin skin test (TST) is still the standard test for detecting latent infection by <it>M tuberculosis </it>(LTBI). Given that the Brazilian Health Ministry recommends that the treatment of latent tuberculosis (LT...