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September 13, 2002
U.S. IMMUNIZATION NEWS
"Tuberculosis Test Developed"
Vancouver Sun (www.vancouversun.com) (09/12/02) P. A18
British scientists have come up with a test that detects tuberculosis within hours and are working on a genetic vaccine that would be much more effective than the current vaccines. The test will help fight the disease through quick diagnoses. According to the World Health Organization, tuberculosis spreads at the rate of one infected person per second and kills more adults and young people than any other infectious disease.
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