How Can Nanotechnology Help in Diagnosing Tuberculosis?
Traditional TB diagnosis methods like the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and sputum smear microscopy have their limitations in terms of sensitivity and specificity. Nanotechnology offers innovative solutions for more accurate and faster diagnostics. Nanoparticles functionalized with specific biomarkers can be used to detect TB bacteria with high precision. Additionally, nano-biosensors and quantum dots offer potential for point-of-care diagnostics, making TB testing more accessible, especially in low-resource settings.
