Quick test to diagnose bacterial or viral infection
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Treating viral infections with antibiotics is ineffective and contributes to the development of antibiotic resistance, allergic reactions, toxicity and greater health care costs, researchers say. Currently tests take 24-48 hours and aren't always accurate enough for a clear-cut diagnosis. A new accurate and time-saving method has just been developed.