Can a blood test tell if fever is viral, bacterial, or TB?
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a new blood test (LS-TA) that looks at how your white blood cells react to an infection, to quickly tell if your fever is caused by a virus, bacteria, or tuberculosis. The goal is to help doctors choose the right treatment faster.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 years or older).
- You have a fever that started suddenly.
- You can understand Chinese and give permission to join the study.
- You do not have a weak immune system or have not taken steroids or other immune-suppressing medicines.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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