Smell – Adding a New Dimension to Urinalysis

Smell – Adding a New Dimension to Urinalysis

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are among the most common infections in children. The primary tool to detect UTI is dipstick urinalysis; however, this has limited sensitivity and specificity. Therefore, urine culture has to be performed to confirm a UTI. Urinary volatile organic compounds...

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Main Authors: Eva H. Visser, Daan J.C. Berkhout, Jiwanjot Singh, Annemieke Vermeulen, Niloufar Ashtiani, Nanne K. de Boer, Joanna A.E. van Wijk, Tim G. de Meij, Arend Bökenkamp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Biosensors
Subjects:
urinary tract infection
electronic nose
bacterial growth culture
volatile organic compounds
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6374/10/5/48

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