Publications by authors named "Iyad Almahmoudh"
Microbiol Spectr
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- The ScanSation 100 is a high-tech incubator that detects bacterial colony growth in real-time using frequent imaging of agar plates, counting colony-forming units (CFUs), and identifying colony colors.
- This study specifically tested the device's effectiveness in quickly identifying carbapenemase-producing bacteria (CPB) and extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing bacteria (ESBL-PB) from rectal swabs collected at a hospital in France.
- Results showed that ScanStation had a 100% agreement for detecting the target bacteria, with real-time screening allowing for the first detection of colonies within 10-14 hours, which is significantly faster than traditional methods that typically check after 18-24 hours.
