Chitin microneedles for an easy-to-use tuberculosis skin test.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/adhm.201300185.
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Abstract
An easy-to-use tuberculosis skin test is developed with chitin microneedles that deliver purified protein derivative at the correct skin depth and result in a positive test in BCG-immunized guinea pigs.
Medical subject headings
- Chitin
- Tuberculin Test
- Tuberculosis