[20-year experience with laserofluorescent diagnostics in clinical microbiology]

Vestn Ross Akad Med Nauk. 2011:(1):35-8.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Results of rapid laser-assisted identification of microorganisms for diagnostics of microbial processes based on auto-fluorescence effect in bacteria-containing materials are summarized. It is proposed to use the auto-fluorescence technique for express diagnostics of pyoinflammatory diseases, evaluation of microflora conditions (eubiosis, dysbiosis) and sensitivity to antibiotics, monitoring and prognostication, assessment of the quality of antibiotic therapy. Priority in the development of this medical technology for laserofluorescent diagnostics and its practical application is protected by 15 patents.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
  • Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
  • Bacterial Infections / microbiology
  • Bacterial Load / methods
  • Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures*
  • Drug Monitoring / methods*
  • Fluorescence
  • Humans
  • Lasers*
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests / methods

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents