Microbioengineering: Microbe Capture and Detection

Abstract

Recent deaths from outbreaks of microbial contamination particularly in foods but also in water and air the recent threats of biological warfare/terrorism and the re-emergence of such diseases as tuberculosis have emphasized the importance of quick and accurate assessments of microbial contamination. In addition microbial contamination of sterile surfaces such as those of medical and surgical instruments and devices cause considerable danger. Using a unique combination of leading edge technologies microbe capture chips and a hand-held prototype detector have been developed which are capable of statistically sampling the environmental for pathogens INCLUDING SPORES and exotoxins identifying the specific pathogens/exotoxins and determining cell viability. This system is sensitive enough to detect very low levels APPROX. 20 CELLS/SQ CM of infectious bacteria in minutes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 25, 2001
Accession Number
ADA409664

Entities

People

  • C. Lloyd
  • H. Y. Mason
  • Linda Powers
  • M. Dice
  • R. Tingy

Organizations

  • Utah State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amino Acids
  • Biological Warfare
  • Cells
  • Cellular Structures
  • Computers
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Identification
  • Leading Edges
  • Microorganisms
  • Military Research
  • Pathogenic Bacteria
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Recognition
  • Surgical Instruments

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Microbial Pathology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology