Interferon gamma release assays for diagnosis of osteoarticular tuberculosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
BackgroundAlthough the Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) is often used to identify latent tuberculosis, it also plays a crucial role in diagnosing active extrapulmonary tuberculosis.Some studies have assessed the use of IGRA as a biomarker for osteoarticular tuberculosis (OATB), which is elevated following TB infection.Still, conclusive result