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Microfluidic biosensors offer rapid, point-of-care diagnostics for infectious diseases, addressing global health challenges like antibiotic resistance and outbreaks. These tools are vital for timely disease management, especially in underserved regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
  • Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Microorganisms are essential for ecosystems and host health, influencing gut-brain axis signaling.
  • Viral replication enhances genetic diversity, but microbial infections cause significant global health burdens.
  • Challenges include antibiotic resistance, disease outbreaks, and delivering diagnostics to low-resource settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in microfluidic diagnostic tools for infectious diseases.
  • To highlight innovative solutions combining microfluidics and biosensors for pathogen detection.
  • To classify tools based on affected human body systems or pathogen transmission modes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on the last 5 years.
  • Classification of diagnostic tools by clinical relevance (body systems) and transmission routes.
  • Emphasis on specific diseases like tuberculosis and malaria.

Main Results:

  • Microfluidic systems with integrated biosensors present promising solutions for rapid pathogen detection.
  • These technologies enable field-proven, point-of-care diagnostics.
  • Advancements facilitate informed disease management and address healthcare disparities.

Conclusions:

  • Microfluidic diagnostic tools are crucial for combating infectious diseases globally.
  • Technological innovation is key to overcoming challenges in disease surveillance and treatment.
  • The review provides an overview of cutting-edge solutions for infectious disease management.