Tongue swabs: Where might these experimental TB tests eventually fit in?
submitted 8 months ago by okuhle34
submitted 8 months ago by okuhle34
- A new test for tuberculosis (TB) that uses a tongue swab instead of sputum is being researched as a more convenient alternative, especially for children and people living with HIV.
- While tongue swabs may not replace sputum-based tests, they could be useful for screening households for TB or detecting TB in people with no symptoms.
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