New Delhi, July 23 -- A team of scientists from the Calicut-based National Institute of Technology under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has developed a highly sensitive, low-cost, portable device for accurately detecting endotoxins that causes sepsis.
Sepsis is a serious medical condition caused by an infection that can lead to multiple organ failure, shock and even death. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for timely therapeutic intervention and improving patient outcomes, which in turn directly impact mortality rates. Early diagnosis is possible with the precise and sensitive detection of specific biomarkers.
Endotoxin, a toxic component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, acts as a key biomarker, signa...