An integrated microfluidic system for rapid detection and typing of live bacteria from human joint fluidic samples

Wen Hsin Chang, Chih Hung Wang, Chih Lin Lin, Jiunn Jong Wu, Mel S. Lee*, Gwo Bin Lee

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication after arthroplasty. Two-stage reimplantation procedure is the most common practice to prevent the reoccurrence of PJI. However, it should be assisted by a rapid, accurate and comprehensive bacteria detection tool. In this study, a new integrated microfluidic system capable of performing sample pre-treatment, a nanogold detection to provide live bacteria information (30 minutes) and a PCR reaction (further 40 minutes) to distinguished bacteria types for antibiotic treatment automatically without human intervention is proposed. The experimental results demonstrated that this powerful tool can serve as a base for clinical decision-making in the near future.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages752-755
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479956227
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 11 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 14th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology, IEEE-NANO 2014 - Toronto, Canada
Duration: 18 08 201421 08 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology
ISSN (Electronic)1944-9399

Conference

Conference2014 14th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology, IEEE-NANO 2014
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto
Period18/08/1421/08/14

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