Handheld Device Offers Rapid TB Diagnosis for Children

Handheld Device Offers Rapid TB Diagnosis for Children

Source: Technology Networks

A new handheld device rapidly detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) DNA in saliva, offering a non-invasive TB testing option for children and rural areas.

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Tulane University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind handheld diagnostic device that can deliver rapid, accurate tuberculosis diagnoses in under an hour, acc… [3736 chars]

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