The CDC’s test is the only one available for clinical use. Some researchers say its flaws, though manageable, underscore the risk of relying on a single entity for testing.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-08-01 15:54:43">August 1, 2024 at 3:54 p.m.</time>

The CDC’s test is the only one available for clinical use. Some researchers say its flaws, though manageable, underscore the risk of relying on a single entity for testing.{ai:summary}<p>The CDC holds the reins on testing, its only game in town, yet whispers of flaws linger like smoke in a dim bar. The danger of putting all bets on one horse raises eyebrows and questions in the back of minds not easily swayed by bureaucratic assurances. </p><p>#health</p>

The CDC’s test for bird flu works, but it has issues

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