Australia approves first at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea, offering quick results via vaginal swab.

Australia has approved its first at-home test kit for chlamydia and gonorrhea, which will be available soon. Developed by Touch Biotechnology, the test provides results within 15 minutes using a single vaginal swab. It aims to empower women and improve access to testing, addressing the rising rates of these sexually transmitted infections in Australia over the past decade. However, the test does not cover oral or anal infections and requires follow-up with a PCR test for a definitive diagnosis.

November 20, 2024
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