Publications by authors named "Meaza Zewde"
Infect Drug Resist
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study focused on the relationship between helminth infections and the effectiveness of the QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) test for detecting latent TB in a TB-endemic area of Ethiopia.*
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- Among 314 participants, 16.9% were found to be infected with helminths, but overall QFT-Plus positivity was similar for both helminth-positive and -negative groups, although higher hookworm burdens corresponded with lower test positivity.*
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- The results indicate that the type and intensity of helminth infections may impact immune response, suggesting the need for more extensive research to fully understand these dynamics.*
