Measurement chip detects Legionella

(Technical University of Munich (TUM)) In an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, finding the exact source as quickly as possible is essential to preventing further infections. To date, a standard analysis takes days. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have now developed a rapid test that achieves the same result in about 35 minutes.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news