Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Simple paper strip can diagnose Ebola and other fevers within 10 minutes

When diagnosing a case of Ebola, time is of the essence. However, existing diagnostic tests take at least a day or two to yield results, preventing health care workers from quickly determining whether a patient needs immediate treatment and isolation. A new test from MIT researchers could change…

Source: Simple paper strip can diagnose Ebola and other fevers within 10 minutes



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