Early detection system of pathogens

Researchers from the cities of Munster and Hamburg in Germany have created a software that can analyze "blood test" samples and "test blood stains, taken from wounds" to identify the problematic properties resistance of pathogens. This system recognizes faster the origin of pathogens and spreads in hospitals.

Professor-BS Dag Harmsen (right) in the laboratory According to the researchers, the pathogens that are resistant to antibiotics, such as " Stahylococus aureus (MRSA) ", are very dangerous because of the possibility. transmission of resistance to other bacteria, which cause pneumonia, wound infection, blood poisoning .

Professor-doctor (GS-BS) Dag Harmsen, a microbiologist, emphasizes that this alarm system is not intended to prove the presence of pathogens, but to quickly identify quickly about the danger of spreading to patients in hospital. In addition to the analysis of pathogens, this software provides data regarding cases that have ever happened.

Thanks to the early and accurate recognition of the threat of pathogens, one can avoid having to close the entire hospital.

Moreover, if the software recognizes that these are dangerous pathogens that often occur and can spread throughout the hospital, experts will receive an "alarm" signal to respond promptly.

In Germany in recent years, the number of pathogens in hospitals, able to resist antibiotics, has increased from 3% to 25%. Meanwhile, in the countries of Northern Europe and the Netherlands, thanks to the very good hygiene conditions and the classification of dangerous pathogens, the rate remains at 3%.