A research team led by University of Sunderland scientists has made a breakthrough in the fight against a deadly hospital infection, which kills tens of thousands of people every year. They claim to have discovered a technique for the early detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which particularly infects patients with cystic fibrosis.
The new technique can identify Pseudomonas aeruginosa within 24 to 48 hours of infection, which could make a significant difference to a patient’s chances of survival.
The team is led by Professor Paul Groundwater and Dr Roz Anderson at the University of Sunderland, in collaboration with colleagues: Professor John Perry, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, Professor Arthur James, Northumbria University and Dr Sylvain Orenga, bioMérieux, France.
