Current and Future Technologies for the Detection of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Yamin D 1 , Uskoković V 2 , Wakil AM 3 , Goni MD 4 , Shamsuddin SH 5 , Mustafa FH 6 Show all authors , Alfouzan WA 7 , Alissa M 8 , Alshengeti A 9 , Almaghrabi RH 10 , Fares MAA 11 , Garout M 12 , Al Kaabi NA 13 , Alshehri AA 14 , Ali HM 15 , Rabaan AA 16 , Aldubisi FA 17 , Yean CY 18 , Yusof NY 19

Affiliations 

  • 1 Al-Karak Public Hospital, Karak 61210, Jordan
  • 2 TardigradeNano LLC., Irvine, CA 92604, USA
  • 3 Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Malaysia Kelantan, Kota Bharu 16100, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • 4 Public Health and Zoonoses Research Group, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Malaysia Kelantan, Pengkalan Chepa 16100, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • 5 Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • 6 Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bharu 81310, Johor, Malaysia
  • 7 Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Safat 13110, Kuwait
  • 8 Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
  • 9 Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah 41491, Saudi Arabia
  • 10 Pediatric Department, Prince Sultan Medical Military City, Riyadh 12233, Saudi Arabia
  • 11 Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
  • 12 Department of Community Medicine and Health Care for Pilgrims, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
  • 13 College of Medicine and Health Science, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi 127788, United Arab Emirates
  • 14 Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 61441, Saudi Arabia
  • 15 Department of Medical Laboratories Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah 41411, Saudi Arabia
  • 16 College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
  • 17 Pediatrics Department, Riyadh Second Health Cluster, Riyadh 13245, Saudi Arabia
  • 18 Department of Medical Microbiology & Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • 19 Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine, University Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
Diagnostics (Basel), 2023 Oct 18;13(20).
PMID: 37892067 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13203246

Abstract

Antibiotic resistance is a global public health concern, posing a significant threat to the effectiveness of antibiotics in treating bacterial infections. The accurate and timely detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is crucial for implementing appropriate treatment strategies and preventing the spread of resistant strains. This manuscript provides an overview of the current and emerging technologies used for the detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. We discuss traditional culture-based methods, molecular techniques, and innovative approaches, highlighting their advantages, limitations, and potential future applications. By understanding the strengths and limitations of these technologies, researchers and healthcare professionals can make informed decisions in combating antibiotic resistance and improving patient outcomes.

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