MRSA
(Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a bacterium that has developed
a strong resistance to normally prescribed antibiotics, making it especially
dangerous. It’s a major problem in hospitals and other environments, and has
killed tens of thousands of people in the U.S. alone. One of the challenges is
that it can be carried and spread by people without their knowledge. MRSA can
be avoided and treated, but the key is quick identification before it gets out
of hand. The superbug as it is known comes with a high financial toll for
private and public health care systems across the country and elsewhere, but
early detection allows protective measures to be implemented.
Zenosense,
based in Valencia, Spain, is the holder of an exclusive global license
agreement with its co-developer partner, Sgenia Group in Madrid, known for
advanced sensor development. Together, the companies are engaged in the
creation of a cost-effective MRSA detector system to address the multi-billion
MRSA problem. The Sgenia Group has set up a new dedicated subsidiary, Zenon
Biosystem (Zenon), contracted to develop the MRSA device for Zenosense. Such a product
is expected to be highly attractive to prospective distribution partners and
end users, based upon an enormous latent demand for an economical MRSA
detector.
Electronic
“nose” devices already exist to detect bacteria from cultures. However, these
devices are relatively bulky and prohibitively expensive to install on a large
scale. There is currently no cost-effective system available for MRSA for
detecting infection early in the patient or in the rooms of a healthcare
facility. The plan is to base a unique detector on a special sensor technology
that Sgenia has already developed. It will detect the Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOCs) signature emitted by MRSA. The MRSA VOC signature is only
emitted when the bacteria has infected and expressed itself as a disease in the
patient, and can be detected prior to the patient being obviously symptomatic,
enabling an earlier intervention.
For more
information, visit www.zenosense.net
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