Biosensors for the Detection of Pathogenic Bacteria: Current Status and Future Perspectives

Abstract

Pathogenic microorganisms pose significant threats to human health, food safety and environmental integrity. Rapid and accurate detection of these pathogens is essential to mitigate their impact. Fast, sensitive detection methods such as biosensors also play a critical role in preventing outbreaks and controlling their spread. In recent years, biosensors have emerged as a revolutionary technology for pathogen detection. This review aims to present the current developments in biosensor technology, investigate the methods by which these developments are used in the detection of pathogenic bacteria and highlight future perspectives on the subject. Microorganisms that cause disease are important not only to human health but also to food safety and environmental health. Therefore, it is important to detect these microorganisms quickly, easily, at a low cost and with accuracy. Biosensors have all of these features and offer a unique way to detect microorganisms. They are already being used in similar fields and are becoming increasingly portable and ergonomic devices. This paper looks at the uses of biosensors in detecting disease-causing bacteria and how their use will develop with greater technology. Outbreaks caused by pathogenic bacteria are a global concern, not only for human health but also for food safety and bioterrorism. This paper provides an overview of how biosensors can be used in the quick, easy and low-cost detection of pathogenic bacteria.