| New rapid Chlamydia test could enable 'test and treat' strategy
Wellcome Trust-funded researchers have successfully completed the clinical trial for a new rapid test for the sexually transmitted infection Chlamydia. The researchers believe the test, which is able to detect Chlamydia in less than 30 minutes � and often much faster � could be a valuable addition to screening programmes already in place, as well as providing a crucial diagnostic test in the developing world. .
USDA bird flu plan needs test
The virus remains hard for people to catch, but experts worry it could mutate into a form that passes easily among people, igniting a flu pandemic. Most human cases have been traced to contact with infected birds. The H5N1 variant of avian flu has killed at least 224 people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. .
Community calendar
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following list comes from the organizations involved. Meeting changes and special speakers will be printed in the Little Argus section during the week. Notices, special speakers and meeting changes may be sent to Meeting Log, Current-Argus, P.O. Box 1629, Carlsbad, N.M. 88221-1629, or e-mailed to chart@currentargus.com. Sunday 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast, 2nd Sun., K of C Hall, corner of Shaw & Guadalupe, all you can eat, adults $4, children $3. 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon Club, 701 N. Guadalupe St. Call: 885-0491. 12:30 p.m., Boys & Girls Club Bingo Hall Appreciation Bingo, 3rd Sun., 206 E. Pecan, sales at 1 p.m., bingo at 2 p.m., masters $5, extras $2.50. Call: 885-8449. 1 p.m., Sportsman's Club opens the trap range for public shooting.
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