Letter to the Editor: Future prospects for the utility of interferon assays in tuberculosis diagnosis

Madam, tuberculosis remains an important global health problem. For Pakistan, the control of the disease should be a top priority as Pakistan is the 7th leading country with tuberculous disease. Tuberculosis remains a diagnostic dilemma for physicians in endemic areas. Its ability to involve virtually any organ of the body along with its high prevalence in the region warrants its assignment to the list of differential diagnoses for a multitude of presentations. The pursuit of a definitive diagnosis for tuberculosis is imperative because of the consideration of side effects of anti-tuberculous therapy in the recipient. On the other hand, it is important to treat this condition because of its potential for curability; failure to treat can have devastating effects on individuals with this disease.