Ultrasonography - a novel auxiliary interpretive approach for tuberculin-purified pure protein derivative skin test: a comparative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The tuberculin-purified protein derivative (PPD) test is commonly used as a screening tool for tuberculosis (TB). However, the traditional judgment standard of the PPD test is influenced by subjective factors, which can lead to less accurate and intuitive test results.

Objectives

To evaluate the accuracy of ultrasonography as a novel auxiliary judgment method for the tuberculin-PPD test and its clinical application.

Design

This study was designed as a comparative study following the STROBE guidance.

Methods

From February to May 2022, 208 patients with active tuberculosis infection were enrolled. Manual judgment and ultrasonography were employed in a double-blind-utilized manner, and the PPD examination results were recorded. Kappa statistic was perfo

SUBMITTER: Jiao W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10666709 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature