Scientific platform, development and implementation of effective immunodiagnosis of tuberculosis infection in the Russian Federation

Abstract

The review presents scientific information about modern approaches to immunodiagnosis of tuberculosis infection in the Russian Federation, which allows to control the spread of infection and prevent the development of the disease in individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). The results of Russian and foreign studies have shown a low total sensitivity of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test, which indicates a low predictive value of the test for the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection. The article presents the results of preclinical and clinical studies of a new diagnostic test for the detection of tuberculosis infection using Diaskintest. The results substantiate the purpose of Diaskintest for the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection, assessment of the process activity; differential diagnosis of tuberculosis; differential diagnosis of post-vaccination and infectious immune response (delayed-type hypersensitivity); monitoring the effectiveness of treatment. The article presents the results information on the screening of tuberculosis infection in the Russian Federation using Diaskintest, its significance, efficacy, and safety. The results of scientific studies carried out in recent years to assess the effectiveness of immunodiagnostics in the Russian Federation give reason to believe that the introduction of a modern screening method for diagnosing tuberculosis infection using Diaskintest can significantly improve the quality of doctors work on the early detection of various manifestations of tuberculosis infection and significantly reduce the states material costs for combating with tuberculosis.