Innovative Biosensor Technologies in the Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Haluk Çelik1,2, Balım Bengisu Caf1,3, Gizem Çebi1,4
1Vivosens, Inc., 44 Tehama Street, Suite 409, San Francisco, CA 94105 USA.
Indian Journal of Microbiology
|September 16, 2024
Summary
Advancements in biosensor technologies offer improved accuracy and lower costs for diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs). Future innovations aim for rapid, non-invasive UTI diagnostics, enhancing patient care and accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Clinical Diagnostics
- Microbiology
Background:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common bacterial infections with high recurrence and increasing antibiotic resistance.
- Current diagnostic methods face challenges in accuracy, cost, and accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advancements in UTI diagnostic technologies over the last decade.
- To focus on the development and impact of biosensor technologies for UTI diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent literature on biosensor development for UTI diagnostics.
- Exploration of various biosensor types: microfluidic, optical, electrochemical, immunosensors, and nanotechnology-based sensors.
- Analysis of the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and smart devices.
Main Results:
- Biosensor technologies demonstrate potential for enhanced diagnostic accuracy and reduced healthcare costs.
- Emerging biosensors include microfluidic, optical, electrochemical, immunosensors, and nanotechnology-based sensors.
- AI and smart devices are being integrated to improve UTI diagnostic approaches.
Conclusions:
- Biosensor technologies offer a promising future for rapid, accurate, and non-invasive UTI diagnosis.
- Overcoming technical limitations, validation needs, and economic barriers is crucial for widespread implementation.
- Multidisciplinary research is essential to fully realize the potential of biosensors in transforming UTI diagnostics and patient care.
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