Shivani Paruthy

Evaluation of a rapid multispectral autofluorescence device for detection and classification of bacterial infections in wounds reported to a tertiary hospital in Delhi

BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health challenge, amplified by the empirical use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in wound management. Conventional microbial cultures require 48-72 hours for pathogen identification, delaying targeted therapy and promoting in...