infectious disease

TB REaD™ improves the speed and accuracy of a TB diagnosis, allowing health providers to deliver results in 10 minutes and begin treatment in the same patient session.
Low-cost TB test means quicker, more reliable diagnosis for patients
Dr Steve Le Comber
Criminal profiling technique targets killer diseases
A new blood test for tuberculosis could mean less unnecessary treatment for inmates in correctional facilities. Credit: University Communications.
New tuberculosis test – no more false positives
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New modular vaccine design combines best of existing vaccine technologies
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Hepatitis E Vaccine Debuts
Plants provide accurate low-cost alternative for diagnosis of West Nile Virus
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