Publications by authors named "Pornsawan Cholsaktrakool"
Sensitivity and specificity of Nanopore sequencing for detecting carbapenem and 3rd-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in urine samples: Real-time simulation with public antimicrobial resistance gene database.
Kornthara Kawang Pannaporn Thongsuk Pornsawan Cholsaktrakool Songtham Anuntakarun Pattapon Kunadirek
Heliyon
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of using Nanopore sequencing for detecting beta-lactamase genes directly from urine samples.
- Out of 60 urine samples analyzed, 53 were used for the final results, showing that Nanopore sequencing could detect antimicrobial resistance genes with varying sensitivity and specificity compared to traditional methods.
- The findings suggest that Nanopore sequencing can quickly identify bacterial resistance in urine samples, potentially allowing for faster adjustments to antimicrobial therapy for patients.