Scientists seek better spit test for mysterious lung bug
NCT ID NCT01150721
Summary
This study aimed to find the best way to collect spit and throat samples to improve the diagnosis of a hard-to-detect lung infection. Researchers compared three different collection methods from 177 adults who already had the infection. The goal was to see which method gave the most accurate results to help doctors diagnose and treat patients earlier.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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