Capacitive biosensor for identifying a microorganism or determining antibiotic susceptibility
US12146879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2500/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for inspecting an antibiotic and a method for determining antibiotic sensitivity using the same is provided. The antibiotic susceptibility inspection time which has conventionally taken longer than 24 hours is shortened to about 2 hours or less, the efficacy of the target substance is monitored in real time, the identification of the microorganism, the kind of the antibiotic capable of treating the microorganism, and the minimum dosage thereof are quickly confirmed. Microbial infections requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment can be effectively treated.
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