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Two-hour tuberculosis test could revolutionize treatment of the disease. |
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Guardian: Trials and demonstration studies have been carried out over 18 months in a number of different countries, involving more than 8,000 patients. The test is a fully-automated nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), which WHO says is simple and safe to use. It incorporates modern DNA technology that can be used outside of conventional laboratories, says WHO – although the need for a constant electricity supply may be a problem in rural settings.
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