Ocular tuberculosis (TB) is frequently considered as intraocular inflammation in the setting of
latent TB, owing mainly to the absence of microbiological evidence of Mycobacterium …

Purpose To compare antigen-specific intraocular immune responses between different
clinical phenotypes of tuberculin skin test (TST)–positive and TST-negative uveitis. Design …

Background Although the Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) is often used to identify
latent tuberculosis, it also plays a crucial role in diagnosing active extrapulmonary …

Aim To report on the prevalence and clinical implications of positive QuantiFERON-TB (QFT)
test results in the diagnostic evaluation of a cohort of consecutive sarcoid uveitis patients in …

Purpose: To identify prognostic factors for poor visual outcomes in patients with isolated
retinal vasculitis and to elucidate the outcome of immunosuppressive treatment without the …

Purpose To evaluate the diagnostic value of QuantiFERON Gold (QFT-G) testing for ocular
inflammation in a low prevalence tuberculosis (TB) area. Design Diagnostic utility analysis …

Background Tuberculosis (TB)-immunoreactivity, measured in vivo (tuberculin skin test
(TST)) or in vitro (interferon gamma release assay (IGRA)), can be found in latent, active or …

Purpose To describe the pathogenesis and the general immune mechanisms of the most
frequent causes of bacterial uveitis. Methodology Narrative review Results Both extra-and …

Immunology and microbiology research in the West Indies has witnessed remarkable growth
and innovation, playing a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of immune …

Immunology and microbiology research has witnessed remarkable growth and innovation
globally, playing a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of immune mechanisms …