These proteins could help identify people who unknowingly spread tuberculosis

Having a blood test that could identify people who are spreading TB without knowing it could make a significant difference in fighting the infectious disease. — dpa

Scientists say they are close to developing a blood test that could identify millions of people who spread tuberculosis (TB) unknowingly.

Researchers from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom have discovered a group of biological markers that are found in high levels among infectious patients.