Abstract
This research service outlines the key developments taking place globally in the field of molecular-based testing for hospital acquired infections.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope
- Methodology
- Nosocomial Infections in Focus
- Impact of Nosocomial Infections
- The Industry: Snapshot
2 NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS: A FORERUNNER
- Introduction and Epidemiology
- Introduction
- Epidemiology and Transmission of Hospital-Acquired Infections
- Predisposition and Infection Prevention
- Predisposition to Infection
- Prevention
3 TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN CORPORATE AND ACADEMIC SECTORS
- Corporate Developments
- An Efficient Strain-Typing System for Effective Surveillance--France
- A Fully Automated Test for MRSA Surveillance--USA
- Quick PCR-Based Assay Paves the Way for Future Molecular Diagnostics--USA
- A Novel Technology that Uses Viruses to Detect Bacteria--USA
- A Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization-Based Technology for Diagnosis of Bloodstream Infections--USA
- Bedside Biosensors--USA
- A Handheld Microfluidic Diagnostic System--Australia
- A Novel Optical Mapping Instrument for Nosocomial Infection Diagnosis--USA
- A Rapid ELISA Test for Clostridium Difficile--USA
- NanoLantern Biosensors--A Robust Tool for Pathogen Detection--USA
- An Evolving Technique for Instant Multiple Drug-Resistant Bacterial Detection--USA
- High-Throughput Array Technique for Efficient and Faster Pathogen Detection--USA
- Developments in Academia
- Broad Range of User-Friendly Advances in Molecular Diagnostics for Microbial Characterization--USA
- Assay Platform as a Powerful Tool for Biofilm Infections Identification--USA
- Lateral Flow Micro Arrays--Technological Advancement in Molecular Detection Platforms--USA
- Promising Diagnostic Technique for Prosthetic Joint Implant-Associated Infections--USA
4 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS
- Factors Influencing the Growth of the Industry
- Legal Factors Impacting Nosocomial Infection Diagnostics Industry
- Other Growth Accelerating Factors
- Barriers to Growth of this Sector
- Strategic Analysis of Trends and Analyst' s Insights
- Overview of Prevailing Trends
- Analyst' s Insights and Strategic Recommendations
- Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships in the Molecular Diagnostics Arena
- SWOT Matrix
5 KEY PATENTS AND CONTACTS
- Key Patents and Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- APAC
- Geographical Patent Analysis
- Key Industry Participants
- Corporate Contacts
- Academic Contacts
6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- Database Tables
- Total Healthcare Expenditure
- Government Healthcare Expenditure
- Private Healthcare Expenditure
- Number of Hospitals
- Number of Hospital Beds
- Mortality due to Respiratory Disease
