A novel small molecule immunoassay to detect the mycobacterial siderophore carboxymycobactin

Background: To diagnose tuberculosis (TB), it is necessary to demonstrate the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a clinical specimen such as sputum. A simple, low-cost rapid test for blood or urine is urgently needed but remains elusive. Tests for host response-derived biomarkers or secreted...

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Main Authors: Ruth McNerney, Maureen Moyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal
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Online Access:http://www.bmbtrj.org/article.asp?issn=2588-9834;year=2017;volume=1;issue=1;spage=37;epage=41;aulast=McNerney