Electrochemical Diagnostic for Antibiotic Resistance
January 11, 2022 | Terry Sharrer
“Researchers at Washington State University have developed an electrochemical test that can rapidly identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria in patient samples. The technology can provide a result in less than 90 minutes, and is based on measuring the electrochemical activity of the bacteria after they are exposed to antibiotics. The data reveal the metabolism and respiration of the bacteria, and if they are still happily metabolizing after exposure to an antibiotic, then they are considered to be resistant to it. By providing a rapid answer to the question of antibiotic resistance, the method could be very helpful for clinicians in prescribing the most appropriate antibiotic for their patients.” MORE
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