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Applications of Lab on a Chip in Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus: A Systematic Review.
Ardila, Carlos M; Zuluaga-Gómez, Mateo; Vivares-Builes, Annie Marcela.
Afiliação
  • Ardila CM; Basic Studies Department, School of Dentistry, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Medellín 050010, Colombia.
  • Zuluaga-Gómez M; Emergency Department, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín 050010, Colombia.
  • Vivares-Builes AM; Hospital San Vicente Fundación, Rionegro 054047, Colombia.
Medicina (Kaunas) ; 59(10)2023 Sep 26.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37893437
Background and Objectives: Staphylococcus aureus is a prevalent bacterium capable of inducing various infections, including skin and soft tissue infections, bloodstream infections, pneumonia, and surgical site infections. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance in S. aureus, particularly methicillin-resistant S. aureus, has raised substantial concerns within global healthcare settings. Prior to antibiotic prescription, the ideal approach is antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST); however, this is frequently perceived as excessively complex and time-intensive. Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technology holds promise in addressing these challenges and advancing fundamental microbiological research while also aiding in the development of therapeutic strategies. This systematic review aims to evaluate the potential utility of LOC for AST of S. aureus. Materials and Methods: This study adhered to the PRISMA guidelines. Various databases, including SCOPUS, PubMed/MEDLINE, SCIELO, and LILACS, in addition to gray literature sources, were employed in the review process. Results: Sixteen studies were included in this systematic review. All these studies detailed the effectiveness, rapidity, and predictability of LOC systems for assessing S. aureus susceptibility to various antibiotics. When comparing the LOC approach to traditional manual methods, it was evident that LOC requires a minimal quantity of reagents. Furthermore, most studies reported that the entire LOC procedure took 10 min to 7 h, with results being equally accurate as those obtained through traditional AST protocols. Conclusions: The potential application of LOC for AST of S. aureus is emphasized by its ability to provide rapid access to minimum inhibitory concentration data, which can substantially aid in selecting the most suitable antibiotics and dosages for treating challenging infections caused by this microorganism. Moreover, the rapid AST facilitated by LOC holds promise for enhancing the appropriateness and efficacy of therapy in clinical settings.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Infecções Estafilocócicas / Staphylococcus aureus Resistente à Meticilina Tipo de estudo: Systematic_reviews Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Medicina (Kaunas) Assunto da revista: MEDICINA Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Colômbia País de publicação: Suíça

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Infecções Estafilocócicas / Staphylococcus aureus Resistente à Meticilina Tipo de estudo: Systematic_reviews Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Medicina (Kaunas) Assunto da revista: MEDICINA Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Colômbia País de publicação: Suíça