HHS pursues fast, easy test to detect Ebola virus infections

HHS pursues fast, easy test to detect Ebola virus infections

Promising point-of-care test could improve diagnosis and speed response

To assist doctors in diagnosing Ebola virus disease quickly, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) will pursue development of an Ebola virus diagnostic test for use in a doctor’s office, hospital, clinic, or field setting that will provide results within 20 minutes.

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