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New device may spot meningitis in babies with 94% accuracy

New device may spot meningitis in babies with 94% accuracy The feet of a newborn baby. (Karl Schatz)

A new device is capable of spotting meningitis in babies with 94% accuracy.

The non-invasive ultrasound device is an alternative to a spinal tap, where a needle is put into the lower back.

It was developed by scientists at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health.



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