[New test for detection of hypersensitivity to mycobacterial tuberculosis]

A new test for abnormal sensitization of the body with M. tuberculosis proposed by the authors implies conduction of leukocyte migration inhibition test under theophylline-induced block of T-suppressor function. Examination of 82 tuberculous patients and 30 healthy subjects proved high accuracy of the test able to identify the sensitization significantly, irrespective of the activity of T-cell suppressive population. The method is applicable also in latent tuberculosis, the detection of which permits earlier introduction of adequate therapy.