Tuberculosis screening in newly hired hospital workers
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at how well a blood test called QuantiFERON detects hidden tuberculosis infection in people just starting jobs at a hospital. The test helps identify workers who may carry TB germs but don't feel sick, so they can be treated early to prevent the disease from developing.
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Who can take part
- You were recently hired as a hospital worker at the University Hospital of Nice
- You had a pre-employment health check-up at the hospital
- You had a QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus blood test done during your health check
- You do not have a history of active tuberculosis disease before this job
- You were not previously diagnosed with latent tuberculosis infection
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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