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There are several ways to test for tuberculosis (TB), including sputum smear microscopy (examining a sample of phlegm under a microscope), the culture test (growing bacteria from a sample), the tuberculin skin test (known as Mantoux or PPD), a blood test called interferon gamma release assay (IGRA), X-rays and scans.

Engaging Indian industry in TB diagnostic innovations

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Science Speaks
26 September 2011

Towards Lab-Free Tuberculosis Diagnosis

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MSF
23 August 2011

Inexpensive microcalorimeters can quickly detect TB

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News-Medical-Net
17 August 2011

Improving TB diagnosis in India: What will it take?

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Science Speaks
4 April 2011

KENYA: Stepping up paediatric TB diagnosis

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IRIN Plus News
24 March 2011

South Africa: Poor Response to TB and HIV

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AllAfrica
24 March 2011

The BCG World Atlas a world first in the fight against tuberculosis

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Eurekalert Medicine & Health
22 March 2011

A research agenda for TB

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Science Speaks
16 March 2011

ZAMBIA: How to build a TB lab in a shipping container

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IRIN Plus News
2 February 2011

ZAMBIA: Better health comes in containers

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IRIN Plus News
27 January 2011

WHO recommends against inaccurate tuberculosis tests

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The Lancet
10 January 2011