Can you have a positive TB test without symptoms? Doctor offers advice

Most people who get infected with TB never manifest any symptoms. They have latent tuberculosis, and their immune systems ...
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‘One-pot’ test diagnoses TB in an hour

The tuberculosis test strips developed by Tulane University’s Zhen Huang indicate the presence or absence of infection within an hour. Credit: Kenny Lass / Tulane University TB is estimated to be the ...
unr.edu

Novel health screening tool to diagnose TB gets a shot

An idea for a quick, affordable and accurate test for tuberculosis (TB) — the world’s leading cause of death from a single infectious agent — shows promise. About $5 million in promise. Electrical & ...
360Dx

Cepheid Tuberculosis Drug Resistance Test Receives WHO Prequalification

NEW YORK – Danaher subsidiary Cepheid announced on Tuesday that its Xpert MTB/XDR test for tuberculosis drug resistance has been awarded prequalification status by the World Health Organization.

Cepheid Announces World Health Organization Prequalification of the Xpert® MTB/XDR test

Cepheid today announced that its Xpert® MTB/XDR test has been awarded prequalification status by the World Health ...
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Goa ramps up TB testing, focuses on early detection

Read about how Goa is intensifying its efforts in tuberculosis testing to achieve early detection and treatment. Learn about ...