Method of detecting Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections utilizing selected ketone and/or sulfur metabolites
US4349626A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 1980 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2000 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/875
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel method of detecting and diagnosing Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections by monitoring sample headspace concentrations of selected methyl ketones, particularly 2-nonanone and 2-undecanone. In an alternate embodiment, such diagnosis may be made by monitoring the headspace concentration of methyl mercaptan to diagnose the extent of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. Expeditious methods for increasing such concentrations are also disclosed which include additions of selected nutrients to incubated sample mixtures.
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