The self-designed nanometer silicon membrane sandwich cup and semi-automatic bacteria-staining machine could more efficiently and rapidly detect the AFB in respiratory specimens than direct microscopy. This is a novel and safe examination, and it may replace direct smear examination for the diagnosis of patients with TB.
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