AN IMPEDANCE BASED FAST ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TEST FOR PHENOTYPIC PROFILING

R. H.G. Mingels*, B. Martin, L. Bock, D. C. Spencer, M. Sutton, R. C. Read, H. Morgan

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Abstract

New methods are needed to rapidly assess the antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria to allow informed prescription. In this work we report a new impedance based antimicrobial susceptibility test that can deliver susceptibility profiles of bacteria within 1-2 hours. The system measures the single bacteria at high speed and discriminates between susceptible and resistant strains (Staphylococcus Aureus) from changes in the electrical phenotype after exposure to cefoxitin. Interestingly, we observe opposite phenotypic change (cell size relative to control) contrary to previous data. These specific changes are dependent on antibiotic concentration, strain and time. A clear distinction can be made based on the mean cell diameter, allowing discrimination of sensitive and resistant strains in a rapid fashion.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMicroTAS 2021 - 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages783-784
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781733419031
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2021 - Palm Springs, Virtual, United States
Duration: 10 Oct 202114 Oct 2021

Publication series

NameMicroTAS 2021 - 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences

Conference

Conference25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPalm Springs, Virtual
Period10/10/2114/10/21

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Keywords

  • Antimicrobial resistance
  • antibiotics
  • cytometry
  • impedance

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