With these nanoparticles, a simple urine test could diagnose bacterial pneumonia
Date | 29th, Nov 2018 |
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Source | EurekAlert - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
MIT researchers have now developed a nanoparticle-based technology that could be used distinguish between bacterial and viral forms of pneumonia. The technology could also be used to monitor whether antibiotic therapy has successfully treated the infection.