A single swab paves the way for simplified tuberculosis diagnosis

Led by researchers from Heidelberg Faculty of Medicine at Heidelberg University and the University of California, San ...

Long a dream, it's now real: a fast and accurate TB test that doesn't need phlegm

TB tests use phlegm — not the easiest thing to get or work with. It takes time for results. And there can be false negatives ...
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Testing Swabs Run In Short Supply As Makers Try To Speed Up Production

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CRISPR Mouth-Swab Test Could Transform Tuberculosis Screening

More than 10 million people develop tuberculosis (TB) each year, yet about 40% go undiagnosed. The main culprit is reliance on sputum-based testing, which many patients—particularly those who are ...