New automated diagnostic test can identify TB infections in 2 hours

A new automated test to detect tuberculosis infections and the presence of an antibiotic-resistant TB strain can shave days to weeks off the time it takes to identify new infections, allowing treatment to be started immediately to prevent further spread of the bacterium. The new test, which can be performed by technicians with only limited training, could prove highly valuable not only in the ...

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Superfast TB test slashes waiting time

Infection with tuberculosis can be diagnosed easily and accurately in less than two hours.