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  • Nanotechnology
  • Microbiology
  • Diagnostics

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  • Infectious diseases pose significant global health and economic burdens.
  • Rapid spread due to population growth and travel necessitates advanced detection.
  • Conventional diagnostic methods are often slow, costly, and lack sensitivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in nanotechnology-based assays for microbial detection since 2005.
  • To highlight the potential of nanodiagnostics for early, sensitive, and point-of-care diagnosis.
  • To provide a foundational understanding of nanotechnology in microbial detection.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on nanotechnology-based microbial detection assays.
  • Focus on advancements and applications since 2005.
  • Analysis of sensitivity, speed, and cost-effectiveness of nanodiagnostic approaches.

Main Results:

  • Nanodiagnostic assays show promise for early and sensitive detection of microbial agents.
  • These methods offer potential for point-of-care and cost-effective diagnostics.
  • Significant research progress has been made in the last two decades.

Conclusions:

  • Nanotechnology offers powerful tools for combating infectious diseases.
  • Nanodiagnostics are essential for rapid identification and management of microbial threats.
  • Continued research in this field is vital for global health security.