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Exploitation of microbial forensics and nanotechnology for the monitoring of emerging pathogens
1a Microbiology & Public Health Lab, Department of Biosciences , COMSATS Institute of Information Technology , Islamabad , Pakistan.
Abstract:
Emerging infectious diseases remain among the leading causes of global mortality. Traditional laboratory diagnostic approaches designed to detect and track infectious disease agents provide a framework for surveillance of bio threats. However, surveillance and outbreak investigations using such time-consuming approaches for early detection of pathogens remain the major pitfall. Hence, reasonable real-time surveillance systems to anticipate threats to public health and environment are critical for identifying specific aetiologies and preventing the global spread of infectious disease. The current review discusses the growing need for monitoring and surveillance of pathogens with the same zeal and approach as adopted by microbial forensics laboratories, and further strengthening it by integrating with the innovative nanotechnology for rapid detection of microbial pathogens. Such innovative diagnostics platforms will help to track pathogens from high risk areas and environment by pre-emptive approach that will minimize damages. The various scenarios with the examples are discussed where the high risk associated human pathogens in particular were successfully detected using various nanotechnology approaches with potential future prospects in the field of microbial forensics.
Insights
Rapid pathogen detection using nanotechnology is crucial for real-time surveillance and outbreak investigation. This approach enhances microbial forensics, enabling early threat identification to protect public health and the environment.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Nanotechnology
- Public Health
Background:
- Emerging infectious diseases are a leading cause of global mortality.
- Traditional diagnostic methods for pathogen surveillance are time-consuming, hindering early detection.
- Real-time surveillance systems are critical for anticipating and preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the need for enhanced pathogen monitoring and surveillance.
- To explore the integration of nanotechnology with microbial forensics for rapid pathogen detection.
- To discuss the potential of nanotechnology-based diagnostics for public health and environmental safety.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on pathogen surveillance and diagnostic technologies.
- Discussion of nanotechnology applications in microbial forensics.
- Analysis of case studies demonstrating nanotechnology-based pathogen detection.
Main Results:
- Nanotechnology offers innovative platforms for rapid and sensitive detection of microbial pathogens.
- Integration with microbial forensics strengthens surveillance capabilities for bio threats.
- Successful detection of high-risk human pathogens using nanotechnology approaches has been demonstrated.
Conclusions:
- Nanotechnology-based diagnostics are essential for real-time pathogen surveillance and outbreak investigation.
- This approach can significantly improve the early detection and tracking of infectious disease agents.
- Enhanced microbial forensics integrating nanotechnology holds promise for minimizing the impact of future pandemics.
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