Sampling pathogens from breath using electrostatic and filter methods for diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections– pilot study

• A pilot study at a primary care center in Belgium sampled exhaled breath from patients presenting with flu-like symptoms. Electrostatic sampling methods revealed S. aureus, while filter sampling revealed virus. Additionally, for the first time, an electrostatic device was verified for exhaled breath at a clinical point-of-care setting.

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MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Medicinsk bioteknologi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Medical Biotechnology (hsv//eng)

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