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An in-situ infection detection sensor coating for urinary catheters

We describe a novel infection-responsive coating for urinary catheters that provides a clear visual early warning of Proteus mirabilis infection and subsequent blockage. The crystalline biofilms of P. mirabilis can cause serious complications for patients undergoing long-term bladder catheterisation...

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Autores principales: Milo, Scarlet, Thet, Naing Tun, Liu, Dan, Nzakizwanayo, Jonathan, Jones, Brian V., Jenkins, A. Toby A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier Advanced Technology 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4833687/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26945183
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2016.02.059