Blood test to identify infection type in fever patients
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a new blood test that may quickly tell whether a fever is caused by a virus, bacteria, or tuberculosis. This could 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 recently (acute fever).
- You can understand Chinese to give informed consent.
- You do not have a weakened immune system (e.g., from HIV, cancer treatment, or organ transplant).
- You have not taken steroids or other immunotherapy recently.
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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