The Ability of an Electronic Nose to Distinguish Between Infections in Lung Transplant Recipients

Purpose: Early post-transplant, airway infections are common, with reported incidences between 22-36% in the first year. Infections significantly contribute to the development of chronic lung allograft dysfunction, impacting long-term survival and quality of life. Common issues include over- and under-treatment, along with delays in diagnosis of infections. Early infection type (viral, bacterial, or fungal) diagnosis and correct treatment could further improve outcomes. As potential alternative and faster point-of-care test (POCT) to distinguish between different types of airway infections, we assessed the ability of exhaled breath analysis using an electronic nose (eNose) to distinguish between infection types.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Source Type: research