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Tampons and sanitary pads that have been modified to change colour in the presence of some urinary tract infections (UTIs) could help to quickly diagnose such conditions in lower-income countries where access to healthcare is limited – though the current design turns pink, which may not be very useful.
UTIs are incredibly common: worldwide, . The standard way to diagnose a UTI is to , but these facilities are often less available in .
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