Analysing Breath Samples for Volatile Organic Compound

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APP PUB NO 20080286830A1
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11911925

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The invention describes the use of a biomarker pentylfuran to detect bacterial and/or fungal pathogens. Pentylfuran is released from certain pathogens and detected in the headspace gas of an in vitro culture or in the breath sample of a patient. Pentylfuran is particularly useful in the detection of Aspergillus species, especially Aspergillus fumigatus which is a pathogen of humans.

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UNIVERSITY OF OTAGODUNEDIN

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Chambers, Stephen T Christchurch, NZ 10 110
Scotter, Jennifer M Christchurch, NZ 1 6
Syhre, Mona Christchurch, NZ 1 6

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