Method and apparatus for detecting amine producing organisms in

Details Method and apparatus for detecting amine producing organisms in Method and apparatus for detecting amine producing organisms in

1998-07-17

2000-09-12

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Sampling nonliquid body material

A61B 500

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061170909

ABSTRACT:
A method of detecting pathogenic bacteria in the vagina, includes providing a vaginal moisture receiver receivable into the vagina; providing a reactant which changes color when contacted by moisture containing pathogenic bacteria; receiving vaginal moisture on the receiver; and contacting reactant with vaginal moisture on the receiver, whereby a change in color at the receiver indicates the presence of pathogenic bacteria.

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