Cost-effectiveness analysis comparing QuantiFERON test and tuberculin skin test for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection in immunocompetent children under 15 years of age in Colombia

Objective
To determine the cost-effectiveness of the QuantiFERON (QFT) test versus the tuberculin skin test (TST) in diagnosing latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in immunocompetent children under 15 years of age who are in contact with active tuberculosis (TB) patients in the context of the Colombian healthcare system.

Design
Health economic evaluation. Decision tree over a horizon of

Leggi
Marzo 2025