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flag Pluslife launches MiniDock MTB TB test using tongue swab.

flag A new tuberculosis test from Chinese company Pluslife offers a fast, accurate, and affordable alternative to century-old phlegm-based testing. flag Using a simple tongue swab and a portable device costing $300, the MiniDock MTB detects TB DNA and met World Health Organization standards in a study of nearly 1,400 patients. flag Experts praise its potential to improve access to care, though they note it may miss early-stage infections and cannot identify drug-resistant strains.

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