Title:
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR RAPID BACTERIAL INFECTION DIAGNOSIS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2016/044417
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Methods and devices for monitoring the viability of a biofilm comprisingPseudomonas Aeruginosa bacteria are provided by detecting pyocyanin. The invention relates to electrochemical methods and devices that offer a simple and inexpensive alternative for immediate identification of bacterial infection due to the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In some embodiments, an inexpensive, disposable electrochemical sensor can be used to rapidly screen for the presence of P. aeruginosa in clinical wound effluent samples.
Inventors:
GOLUCH EDGAR D (US)
SISMAET HUNTER J (US)
WEBSTER THADDAEUS A (US)
SISMAET HUNTER J (US)
WEBSTER THADDAEUS A (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2015/050412
Publication Date:
September 09, 2016
Filing Date:
September 16, 2015
Export Citation:
Assignee:
UNIV NORTHEASTERN (US)
International Classes:
C07D241/26
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2014015333A1 | 2014-01-23 | |||
| WO2013103780A1 | 2013-07-11 |
Foreign References:
| US6245735B1 | 2001-06-12 | |||
| US20130022578A1 | 2013-01-24 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 3194373A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
HJORTH, Beverly E. et al. (Blankstein & Lund LLP800 Boylston Street,Prudential Towe, Boston MA, US)
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