[NetBehaviour] E-nose to 'sniff out' superbugs

[marc.garrett at furtherfield.org]

E-nose to 'sniff out' superbugs

Scientists have made an electronic nose device to help spot the MRSA
superbug in hospitals. Tests at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital on ear, nose
and throat swabs from 600 patients showed the e-nose is close to 100%
accurate at detecting infections. 

It works by recognising the smell-print of Staphylococcus bacteria - the
cocktail of compounds these bugs give off - providing results in minutes.

New Scientist reported on the Warwick University work.

more...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4267686.stm



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