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Blood test could identify millions of people spreading tuberculosis unknowingly

Scientists have discovered six biological markers in the blood of TB patients, paving the way for a potential new test to identify missed cases.
TB, the world's deadliest infectious disease, kills over a million people annually and spreads through inhaling droplets from infected individuals.
The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight, compared proteins in the blood of TB patients in Africa and South America to develop a simple diagnostic test akin to COVID-19 lateral flows.

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The Independent

Blood test could identify millions of people spreading tuberculosis unknowingly

TB kills more than one million people each year, according to the World Health Organisation.

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Blood test could identify millions of people spreading tuberculosis unknowingly

Scientists say they are close to developing a blood test that could identify millions of people who spread tuberculosis unknowingly.

1 month ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Blood test could identify millions of people spreading tuberculosis unknowingly

TB kills more than one million people each year, according to the World Health Organisation.

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Blood test could identify millions of people unknowingly spreading tuberculosis

The findings could potentially be used to develop a TB test that would be as simple as the lateral flows used during the COVID-19 pandemic, a co-director of the study said.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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