Reagent-free identification of bacteria containing resistance genes using a rapid intrinsic fluorescence method
US10018564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/129
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a method that allows for the differentiation of isolates of commonly encountered bacteria that contain specific antibiotic-resistance genes from similar isolates that do not harbor the gene. More particularly, the invention relates to a method that utilizes an automated rapid platform system that employs intrinsic fluorescence, optical data analysis, and artificial intelligence methods to analyze multi-dimensional optical characteristics of bacterial strains.
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