Scientists develop faster way to diagnose meningitis

Scientists in Belfast have come up with a new test which can identify potential cases of meningitis in a fraction of the current time.

Scientists develop faster way to diagnose meningitis

Scientists in Belfast have come up with a new test which can identify potential cases of meningitis in a fraction of the current time.

Standard tests for meningococcal disease - which can lead to meningitis and blood poisoning - can take up to 48 hours for results to come back.

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