A novel fluorescence imaging technique combining deconvolution microscopy and spectral analysis for quantitative detection of opportunistic pathogens

• NCJ Number: 311677
• Journal: Journal of Microbiological Methods Volume: 67 Issue: 3 Dated: December 2006 Pages: 597-602
• Author(s): M. Le Puil; J.P. Biggerstaff; B.L. Weidow; J.R. Price; S.A. Naser; D.C. White; Randall S. Alberte
• Date Published: December 2006
• Length: 6 pages
• Grant Number(s): 2004-LP-CX-K048
• Sponsoring Agency: National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Country: United States of America

Abstract

A novel fluorescence imaging technique based on deconvolution microscopy and spectral analysis is presented here as an alternative to confocal laser scanning microscopy. It allowed rapid, specific and simultaneous identification of five major opportunistic pathogens, relevant for public health, in suspension and provided quantitative results.

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