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Publications identified through PUBMED search (n=68)

Publications identified through PUBMED search (n=68). Studies excluded on the basis of title and abstract (n=24) Reasons: Study in immuno-compromised patients (n= 7) Study not in English (n=11) Study not in children (n=5) Study abstract not available( n=1). Full text articles reviewed

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Publications identified through PUBMED search (n=68)

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  1. Publications identified through PUBMED search (n=68) • Studies excluded on the basis of title and abstract • (n=24) • Reasons: • Study in immuno-compromised patients (n= 7) • Study not in English (n=11) • Study not in children (n=5) • Study abstract not available( n=1) Full text articles reviewed (n=44) • Studies excludedfollowing review of full text • (n=24) • Reasons include one of, or a combination of the following: • Study did not compare QFT and TST • Study did not report the sensitivity and/or specificity of QFT relative to that of TST for LTBI or TB disease • Study did not assess the predictive value of QFT for TB disease Studies with full text included n=20 SDC 1

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